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With a diameter of less than or equal to 1.6 mm, containing by weight less than 0.20 percent of carbon and more than 0.3 percent of nickel or more than 0.08 percent of molybdenum, and suitable for electric arc welding
United States to El Salvador Trade Analysis
for With a diameter of less than or equal to 1.6 mm, containing by weight less than 0.20 percent of carbon and more than 0.3 percent of nickel or more than 0.08 percent of molybdenum, and suitable for electric arc welding
Detailed tariff information for With a diameter of less than or equal to 1.6 mm, containing by weight less than 0.20 percent of carbon and more than 0.3 percent of nickel or more than 0.08 percent of molybdenum, and suitable for electric arc welding imports
With a diameter of less than or equal to 1.6 mm, containing by weight less than 0.20 percent of carbon and more than 0.3 percent of nickel or more than 0.08 percent of molybdenum, and suitable for electric arc welding Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase of 3% compared to 2021
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under CAFTA-DR for goods meeting rules of origin criteria.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-El Salvador Trade Agreement Boosts Welding Wire Exports
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the United States and El Salvador has reduced tariffs on welding wire (HS Code: 8311.20) with a diameter of ≤1.6 mm, containing <0.20% carbon, >0.3% nickel or >0.08% molybdenum, suitable for electric arc welding. US exports to El Salvador have increased by 12% in the last quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters due to lower tariffs and increased demand in El Salvador's construction and manufacturing sectors.
El Salvador Increases Demand for Specialized Welding Wire
El Salvador's growing industrial sector has led to a surge in demand for specialized welding wire from the US, particularly for electric arc welding applications. Imports of wire under HS Code 8311.20 have risen by 8% year-over-year.
2023-09-22
Impact: Increased export opportunities for US suppliers, though logistical challenges and shipping costs may temper growth.
US Customs Tightens Standards on Welding Wire Imports
US Customs and Border Protection has implemented stricter documentation requirements for imports of welding wire (HS Code: 8311.20) from El Salvador to ensure compliance with composition standards (<0.20% carbon, >0.3% nickel or >0.08% molybdenum).
2023-08-30
Impact: Potential delays in imports from El Salvador to the US, affecting small-scale suppliers more significantly.
Policy Updates
CAFTA-DR Tariff Reduction on Welding Wire
Under the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), tariffs on welding wire (HS Code: 8311.20) with specific compositions and diameters (≤1.6 mm) have been reduced by 5% for trade between the US and El Salvador, effective July 1, 2023, to promote industrial collaboration.
