Flux-Cored MIG Welding Wire 0.035 inch from Japan
This flux-cored wire is designed for gasless MIG welding of mild steel, with flux material cored inside the steel tube for shielding and slag formation during welding. It falls under HTS 8311.90.00.00 as a tube of base metal cored with flux material specifically used for welding. Commonly used in automotive repair and fabrication.
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
• Verify flux content and metal composition via lab testing to confirm classification under 8311; mislabeling as plain wire risks reclassification
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and welding certifications in documentation for customs clearance
• Avoid common pitfalls like importing in consumer packaging without proper industrial end-use declaration