1.6mm Copper-Coated Alloy Steel TIG Filler Wire from China
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.
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
• Get CBP ruling on copper coating thickness; >1% by weight typically further worked
• Separate coating weight in invoices to calculate steel content value
• AWS specification A5.18 confirms alloy status for filler metals