Copper-Coated ER70Ni1 Welding Wire

Round alloy steel wire with diameter 1.2 mm, containing less than 0.20% carbon, over 0.3% nickel, plated with copper for arc welding electrode use. Classified under HTS 7229.90.50.06 due to its specific composition, size, and copper plating optimized for electrical conductivity in MIG welding. Meets requirements for low-carbon, nickel-alloyed wire suitable for electric arc welding applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7229.90.10.00Same rate: 35%

If carbon content exceeds 0.20% by weight

Higher carbon alloy steel wire falls under different subheading excluding low-carbon arc welding specification.

7408.11.60.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If imported primarily as copper wire with steel core

Copper-based wire with steel reinforcement classified in Chapter 74 rather than alloy steel chapter.

8311.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If when sold as complete coated electrodes, not bare wire

Finished welding electrodes with flux coatings classified as cored wire products in Chapter 83.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill test certificates verifying carbon <0.20%, nickel >0.3%, molybdenum content, and copper plating thickness to confirm classification

Ensure wire diameter documentation (≤1.6mm) and proof of suitability for electric arc welding, such as AWS specifications

Avoid misclassification as carbon steel wire by highlighting alloy composition; common pitfall is incorrect carbon analysis