Tungsten Welding Wire from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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