Stainless Steel E308LT-1 Flux-Cored Wire from Mexico
E308LT-1 flux-cored wire is made from austenitic stainless steel with flux core for all-position electric arc welding of 304/304L stainless. It is classified in HTS 8311.20.00.00 as cored base metal wire for arc-welding, despite stainless composition.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify stainless alloy (e.g
• 308L) and flux type to avoid Chapter 72 reclassification
• Provide corrosion resistance test data if challenged on base metal status
• Label as 'for arc-welding' prominently to align with heading description