HS 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
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 83 Miscellaneous base metal articles
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 83
Chapter 83 Miscellaneous base metal articles
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 8311 covers
Signs, nameplates, frames, safes, keys, bells and other base metal articles.
Classification notes
Article type and base metal determine the subheading.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 8311
What is HS 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 is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous base metal articles). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 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 covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 8311 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 8311 products?
Article type and base metal determine the subheading.