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1.6mm Copper-Coated Alloy Steel TIG Filler Wire

1.6mm round TIG filler wire with light copper coating on alloy steel core for welding. Note: light flash coating may still classify as basic wire if not considered 'further worked' coating per chapter note. HTS 7229.90.50 for other alloy steel round wire; verify minimal coating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7229.90.10Same rate: 35%

If copper coating exceeds minimal flash

Metal coating qualifies as further worked per chapter definition.

8311.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If classified as welding electrodes

Certain coated filler wires treated as Chapter 83 welding products.

7223.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If stainless core composition

Stainless alloy filler wire moves to stainless provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Get CBP ruling on copper coating thickness; >1% by weight typically further worked

โ€ข Separate coating weight in invoices to calculate steel content value

โ€ข AWS specification A5.18 confirms alloy status for filler metals

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