ERNiCrMo-3 Welding Wire from China

Round alloy steel welding wire with diameter 1.2 mm, containing less than 0.20% carbon, over 0.3% nickel, and molybdenum, designed for electric arc welding of nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys. Classified under HTS 7229.90.50.08 due to its specific chemical composition and suitability for arc welding applications. Meets the criteria for low-carbon, high-nickel/molybdenum content in round wire form.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide mill test certificates verifying carbon <0.20%, Ni >0.3%, Mo >0.08%, and arc welding suitability to avoid reclassification

Ensure wire diameter ≤1.6 mm is documented; common pitfall is incorrect measurement leading to higher diameter subheadings

Certify as 'other' non-specialty alloy to prevent shifts to tool steel or high-strength categories under Chapter 72 notes