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Stainless Steel Flux Core Wire E308L from Japan

E308L flux-cored wire for welding 304/304L stainless steel in food and pharma industries, with flux for clean welds. HTS 8311.90.00.00 covers this as flux-cored stainless wire for welding. Corrosion-resistant welds.

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

• Certify low-carbon content for E308L to qualify for specific duties

• Provide weld impermeability test results for sanitary applications

• Declare as 'welding consumable' not 'stainless bar stock'