6061 Aluminum Alloy Welding Wire from China

This is a 6061 aluminum alloy wire used primarily for welding applications in automotive and aerospace industries, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7 mm to ensure stability during high-heat processes. It falls under HTS 7605.21.00.00 because it is an aluminum alloy wire where no cross-section exceeds 7 mm in its thickest dimension, distinguishing it from thinner wires. The alloy composition features aluminum predominant with magnesium and silicon additives exceeding purity limits for non-alloyed aluminum.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.6%

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

Verify alloy certification documents proving aluminum predominance and element contents per chapter notes to avoid misclassification as non-alloyed

Provide mill test reports confirming maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7 mm, as this dictates the subheading from thinner wires

Ensure proper labeling of alloy type (e.g

6061) and watch for anti-dumping duties on specific aluminum alloys from certain countries