Cold-Formed Pure Nickel Welding Wire from China
High-purity nickel wire specifically cold-formed for use in TIG and MIG welding applications. It is classified under HTS 7505.21.10.00 as cold-formed wire of non-alloyed nickel, distinguished by its manufacturing process which enhances uniformity and strength without heat treatment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify nickel purity exceeds 99% to confirm non-alloyed status; provide mill test certificates
• Document cold-forming process in manufacturing records to avoid reclassification as hot-formed
• Ensure wire diameter specs match HTS description; common pitfall is mislabeling as alloyed