6061 Aluminum Alloy Welding Wire from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

12.6%

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

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