Metal-Cored E70C-3M Welding Wire from Japan
E70C-3M metal-cored wire features a metallic powder core in mild steel sheath for high-deposition arc welding with minimal slag. It fits HTS 8311.20.00.00 as cored base metal wire used in electric arc-welding processes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Differentiate metal-cored from flux-cored in invoices to maintain correct HTS
• Include deposition rate and shielding gas specs for verification
• Avoid mixing with solid wire lots during shipment