8311.20.00.00 - Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 8311.20.00.00, specifically covers cored wire made from base metals, designed for use in electric arc-welding processes. This means the wire itself is a consumable material that contains a flux core, which plays a crucial role in the welding process by protecting the weld pool from atmospheric contamination and promoting a stable arc. The base metal component of the wire can vary, but it is always a non-precious metal.
It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 8311.10.00.00, which covers coated electrodes. While both are used for electric arc-welding, electrodes are typically solid rods with a flux coating, whereas the goods under 8311.20 are specifically "cored wire," indicating a hollow or tubular structure filled with flux material. This distinction is based on the construction and form factor of the welding consumable.
As a leaf node, 8311.20.00.00 has no further subdivisions. Classification within this code is determined by the material composition of the wire and its intended application solely for electric arc-welding. Examples include flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) wires made of steel, stainless steel, or aluminum designed to be fed through a welding gun during the arc process.