Brass MIG Welding Wire 0.030 Inch
This 0.030-inch diameter MIG welding wire is made from copper-zinc brass alloy (70/30), used for welding galvanized steel and dissimilar metals. It falls under HTS 7408.29.5000 as copper alloy wire not coated or plated with metal, specifically brass per subheading note (a) where zinc predominates over other elements.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| đ¨đłChina | 3% | +75.0% | 78% |
| đ˛đ˝Mexico | 3% | +50.0% | 53% |
| đ¨đŚCanada | 3% | +50.0% | 53% |
| đŠđŞGermany | 3% | +50.0% | 53% |
| đŻđľJapan | 3% | +50.0% | 53% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of refined copper without alloys
Pure copper wire (not alloyed) falls under the refined copper wire subheading, changing from Chapter 74 alloy provisions.
If specifically sold as coated welding electrodes
Welding wire designed as electrodes with flux coating is classified as cored wire for welding, not bare alloy wire.
If produced in bars or rods before drawing
Undrawn copper alloy bars/rods are under 7407; wire requires drawing process to qualify under 7408.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code â and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
⢠Provide mill test certificate confirming brass alloy composition (zinc > other elements, Ni <5%, Sn <3%) to verify classification
⢠Ensure wire diameter and uncoated status are documented; common pitfall is misclassifying as plated under 7408.21
⢠Declare exact alloy type on entry docs to avoid reclassification to base copper wire (7408.11)
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