Tungsten Welding Wire from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify if ground/sharpened; plain wire stays in 8101.96, finished electrodes may differ
• Include diameter specs (typically 0.5-4mm) to affirm wire status vs. rod
• Prevent misdeclaration as scrap by providing production traceability