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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of flux-coated base metal wire, rods, and electrodes for soldering or welding; agglomerated base metal powder for metal spraying (SITC 69955) totaled $25.9M in April 2026, traded with 41 countries.
Importers of Flux-Coated Base Metal Wire, Rods, and Electrodes for Soldering or Welding; Agglomerated Base Metal Powder for Metal Spraying paid $2.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $21.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Flux-Coated Base Metal Wire, Rods, and Electrodes for Soldering or Welding; Agglomerated Base Metal Powder for Metal Spraying imports of $25.9M in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFlux-coated welding electrodes, brazing rods, and solder wire are precision consumables whose classification depends on the core metal composition, flux chemistry, and intended joining process — distinctions that matter both for duty assessment and for end-use compliance in industries such as aerospace, shipbuilding, and electronics manufacturing. Agglomerated base metal powders for thermal spray coatings represent a separate but co-classified product form, used in surface engineering to restore worn components or apply wear-resistant layers. Antidumping and countervailing duty orders have historically targeted welding electrodes from several origins, making supplier origin verification and scope analysis a routine compliance step for procurement teams. Section 232 measures on steel and aluminum may also interact with certain electrode and rod products depending on their metal content.
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The presence and type of flux coating is a primary classification criterion: flux-coated or flux-cored electrodes and rods are specifically captured in this heading, while bare wire or rods without flux treatment are classified elsewhere based on their metal composition. The flux chemistry (basic, rutile, cellulosic) does not change the heading but may be relevant to end-use specifications and import documentation.
Antidumping and countervailing duty orders on welding electrodes have been in place against multiple countries at various times. Importers should check the current scope of any active orders with the Department of Commerce and obtain a scope ruling if the product's specifications are near the boundary of an existing order, as misclassification can result in significant retroactive duty liability.
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