E71T-8 Gasless Flux-Cored MIG Wire from China
E71T-8 flux-cored wire for MIG welding features a self-shielded flux core in low-alloy steel, suitable for outdoor repairs without external gas. It qualifies for HTS 8311.20.00.00 as cored base metal wire optimized for electric arc-welding applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document self-shielding properties to distinguish from gas-shielded types under same HTS
• Provide spool weight and yield strength specs to match statistical reporting requirements
• Avoid bulk packaging without labels, as it risks classification as scrap metal