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6061 Aluminum Alloy Welding Wire from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

52.6%

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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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