What HS code 8311.10 covers
HS code 8311.10 classifies electrodes; coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding. It is a subheading of heading 8311 (Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying), in chapter 83 (Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal), section XV of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 8311.10
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 8311
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 8311.10.
- 8311.20 Wire; cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding
- 8311.30 Rods and wire; coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame
- 8311.90 Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying; n.e.c. in item no. 8311
Confirm the code for your exact product
A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 8311.10 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.