Tungsten Filament Wire
Thin tungsten wire used primarily as filaments in incandescent light bulbs and halogen lamps. It falls under HTS 8101.96.00.00 as it is wire made from tungsten (wolfram), distinct from rods or bars.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If diameter exceeds typical wire gauge (e.g., >5mm)
Thicker tungsten products classify as bars or rods, not wire, per tariff distinctions in heading 8101.
If coated with flux for welding electrodes
Flux-coated tungsten wire becomes a welding electrode preparation under Chapter 83, changing from unwrought articles.
If it's a tungsten-copper alloy wire
Alloys with <99% tungsten content classify under copper or other base metals, not pure tungsten in Chapter 81.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tungsten purity exceeds 99% by weight to confirm classification under Chapter 81; alloys shift to other base metal headings
• Provide mill test certificates documenting chemical composition and mechanical properties to avoid misclassification as scrap
• Ensure wire diameter and tolerance specs match 'wire' definition, as thicker forms may classify as bars under 8101.94
Related Products under HTS 8101.96.00.00
Tungsten EDM Wire
High-precision tungsten wire for electrical discharge machining (EDM), valued for its high melting point and conductivity. Classified under HTS 8101.96.00.00 specifically as tungsten wire, separate from coated or profiled variants.
Tungsten Thermocouple Wire
Tungsten-rhenium alloy wire used in Type C thermocouples for high-temperature measurement up to 2300°C. Though alloyed, if tungsten-dominant (>99% per note exclusion), it fits HTS 8101.96.00.00 as tungsten wire.
Pure Tungsten Lamp Wire
99.95% pure tungsten wire drawn for use in specialty lighting filaments, offering superior durability. It is explicitly 'wire' under HTS 8101.96.00.00 within tungsten articles.
Tungsten Welding Wire
Straight or coiled tungsten wire for TIG welding electrodes, prized for arc stability. Classified as plain wire under HTS 8101.96.00.00 before any electrode processing.
Tungsten Heating Element Wire
Resistive tungsten wire for industrial furnace heating coils, capable of 3000°C operation. It qualifies as 'other wire' under HTS 8101.96.00.00 for tungsten products.
Tungsten Microelectronics Wire
Ultra-fine tungsten wire (down to 10μm) for bonding in semiconductor packaging. As pure tungsten wire, it is covered by HTS 8101.96.00.00.