Aluminum 5456-H321 Welding Rod Stock from China
5456-H321 aluminum rod used as stock for welding rod production. High magnesium alloy content places in HTS 7604.29.50 as other alloy bars/rods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
78%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
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• Clearly distinguish bar stock from finished welding rods. 2
• Surface condition affects welding quality certification. 3
• Diameter tolerance critical for downstream processing