Phosphorized Refined Copper Welding Wire

12.7 mm diameter phosphorized refined copper wire used for gas-shielded welding applications in marine and plumbing industries. Falls under HTS 7408.11.30.00 as it's refined copper (phosphorus deoxidized per ASTM B280) with cross-section over 9.5 mm. The trace phosphorus (<0.015%) doesn't qualify as alloying.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1%+35.0%36%
🇲🇽Mexico1%+10.0%11%
🇨🇦Canada1%+10.0%11%
🇩🇪Germany1%+10.0%11%
🇯🇵Japan1%+10.0%11%

Alternative Classifications

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

7408.19.00Higher: 38% vs 36%

If cross-section reduced to 6-9.5 mm during processing

Same refined copper wire but thinner dimension shifts within 7408 to the sub-9.5 mm category.

8311.20.00.00Lower: 35% vs 36%

If presented as welding electrodes with flux coating

Flux-cored or coated welding electrodes are classified under 8311, separate from bare wire.

7409.11.50Same rate: 36%

If surface worked with plating or coating

Silver-plated or tinned copper wire moves to 7409 regardless of thickness.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include ASTM B280 certification specifying phosphorized refined copper to distinguish from alloys

Document intended welding end-use but classify based on form, not application, to avoid 83xx tool steel confusion

Check for anti-dumping duties if sourced from certain Asian producers; verify Commerce scope rulings

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