Silico-Manganese Steel Welding Wire from Japan
A high-strength welding wire made from silico-manganese alloy steel, used in MIG and TIG welding applications for structural fabrication. It falls under HTS 7229.20.00.90 as wire of silico-manganese steel, not cold-formed or cold-headed, meeting the chapter's alloy steel definitions. The silicon and manganese content enhances deoxidation and strength during welding.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify chemical composition certification showing silicon >0.5% and manganese >1% to confirm silico-manganese classification; obtain mill test reports for alloy content; avoid misclassification as stainless by ensuring chromium <10.5%