Submerged Arc Welding Flux-Cored Wire from Japan
Flux-cored wire paired with powder flux for submerged arc welding, providing deep penetration for thick plates. Classified in HTS 8311.90.00.00 as flux-cored base metal wire for welding. Essential for pipeline and bridge construction.
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
• Pair with flux powder invoices if sold as a set to maintain welding-specific classification
• Declare tensile strength and yield specs to support industrial use claims
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics raw metal rods, risking Chapter 72 reclass