HS Code 8311
Welding and Soldering Electrodes
HS code 8311 is for base metal wires, rods, and electrodes flux-coated or cored for welding, soldering, brazing, or metal spraying.
4-digit Section XVFCL
HS Code 8311 — Welding and Soldering Electrodes
This code covers metal wires, rods, and electrodes used for joining metals through welding, soldering, or brazing. These products often have a chemical coating (flux) to facilitate the joining process.
What's included
- Welding electrodes
- Solder wire with flux core
- Brazing rods
- Metal spraying wire
- Coated welding rods
What's excluded
- Core-less metal wire → use
7217(Uncoated/un-cored wire is classified by its constituent metal.)
Common examples
- 6013 mild steel welding rod
- Lead-free solder wire for electronics
- Flux-cored MIG welding wire
- Silver brazing alloy rod
- TIG welding filler rod
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover lead-based solder?
Yes, as long as it is for soldering or welding and in the forms specified, regardless of lead content.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 2% - 10%
- Documentation: Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are mandatory for chemical flux content.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, South Korea, Japan
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Brazil
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Key takeaway
Covers coated or cored metal products specifically designed for merging metals and industrial spraying.
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