Chapter 8311 — Customs Tariff Headings

8311.20.00Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding

8311.30.00Coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame

8311.90.00Other

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Products classified under Tariff item 83.11

E308L Stainless Steel Coated Welding Electrode

E308L stainless steel coated welding electrodes consist of a stainless steel core wire covered with a flux coating, designed for electric arc-welding of austenitic stainless steels. They are used in food processing and chemical equipment where corrosion resistance is required, and the low carbon content minimizes carbide precipitation. These electrodes fall under tariff item 8311.10.00 as coated electrodes of base metal for electric arc-welding.

E6013 Mild Steel Coated Arc Welding Rod

E6013 mild steel coated arc welding rods feature a rutile flux coating over a mild steel core wire, suitable for general-purpose electric arc-welding on thin sheets and galvanized steel. They provide smooth arc characteristics and easy slag removal, making them popular for light fabrication and repair work. These rods are coated electrodes of base metal for electric arc-welding, falling under tariff item 8311.10.00.

E7018 Carbon Steel Coated Welding Electrode

E7018 carbon steel coated welding electrodes are low-hydrogen, iron powder coated electrodes made from carbon steel wire, designed for electric arc-welding of mild and medium tensile steels. They produce strong, crack-resistant welds ideal for structural fabrication and heavy equipment repair. These electrodes are coated electrodes of base metal for electric arc-welding, classified under tariff item 8311.10.00.

ESAB Sureweld 7018-1 Coated Electrode

ESAB Sureweld 7018-1 coated electrodes are low-hydrogen carbon steel electrodes used for electric arc-welding critical structures such as bridges. They meet multiple AWS classifications and provide high-quality, crack-resistant welds. These electrodes are coated electrodes of base metal for electric arc-welding, falling under tariff item 8311.10.00.

Excalibur 7018-A1 Low Alloy Steel Welding Electrode

Excalibur 7018-A1 low alloy steel welding electrodes are coated with a low-hydrogen flux and designed for electric arc-welding high-strength pressure vessels and piping. They provide excellent impact toughness at low temperatures, making them suitable for demanding applications. These electrodes are coated electrodes of base metal for electric arc-welding, classified under tariff item 8311.10.00.

Fleetweld 37-RSP E6013 All-Position Welding Electrode

Fleetweld 37-RSP E6013 all-position welding electrodes are rutile-coated mild steel rods for electric arc-welding in all positions, ideal for maintenance and repair on machinery. They offer fast-freeze characteristics and minimal spatter, ensuring clean welds. These electrodes are coated electrodes of base metal for electric arc-welding, falling under tariff item 8311.10.00.

Hobart Brothers Tubularweld ER70S-6 MIG Electrode

Hobart Brothers Tubularweld ER70S-6 MIG electrode is a carbon steel coated electrode with iron powder and low-hydrogen flux, designed for electric arc-welding heavy plate and structural steel. It offers excellent out-of-position welding capabilities and high deposition rates. This product is a coated electrode of base metal for electric arc-welding, classified under tariff item 8311.10.00.

Lincoln Electric Pipeliner 5P+ E7010-P Welding Electrode

Lincoln Electric Pipeliner 5P+ E7010-P welding electrodes are cellulose-sodium coated pipeline electrodes for electric arc-welding API 5L pipe in the field. They provide deep penetration for root and fill passes, ensuring strong welds in demanding conditions. These electrodes are coated electrodes of base metal for electric arc-welding, falling under tariff item 8311.10.00.

E100T-1 High-Strength Flux-Cored Wire

E100T-1 flux-cored wire is a tubular welding wire made of base metal, filled with flux material, designed for electric arc-welding of high-tensile steels. Its cored construction and intended use in arc-welding processes place it directly under tariff item 8311.20.00.

E120T-5 Low-Alloy Flux-Cored Wire

E120T-5 low-alloy flux-cored wire is a base metal tubular wire with a flux core, used for electric arc-welding of weathering steels. Its design and application match the scope of tariff item 8311.20.00.

E70C-6M Flux-Cored Welding Electrode Wire

E70C-6M flux-cored welding electrode wire is a carbon steel tubular wire filled with flux, designed for gas-shielded semi-automatic arc welding. Its base metal construction and flux core make it a cored wire for electric arc-welding under 8311.20.00.

E71T-11 Gasless Tubular Welding Wire

E71T-11 gasless tubular welding wire is a self-shielded flux-cored wire for DC electrode positive arc welding, suitable for galvanized steel. Its base metal sheath and flux core qualify it as cored wire for electric arc-welding under 8311.20.00.

E71T-14 Self-Shielded Flux Core Wire

E71T-14 self-shielded flux core wire is designed for single and multi-pass arc welding on mild steel. Its base metal construction with a flux core places it under tariff item 8311.20.00 as cored wire for electric arc-welding.

E71T-1 Flux-Cored Welding Wire

E71T-1 flux-cored welding wire is a mild steel electrode with a tubular design filled with flux core, used for gasless electric arc welding in all positions. It is a cored wire of base metal for electric arc-welding, fitting tariff item 8311.20.00.

E71T-8 Gasless Flux-Cored MIG Wire

E71T-8 gasless flux-cored MIG wire features a self-shielded flux core in low-alloy steel, suitable for outdoor repairs without external gas. Its base metal and flux core design make it cored wire for electric arc-welding under 8311.20.00.

E80C-Ni1 Nickel-Alloy Flux-Cored Wire

E80C-Ni1 nickel-alloy flux-cored wire is designed for low-temperature arc welding on heavy sections, with a base metal sheath and flux core. It qualifies as cored wire for electric arc-welding under tariff item 8311.20.00.

ER308LSi Stainless Flux-Cored Wire

ER308LSi stainless flux-cored wire with silicon is used for arc welding of stainless pipe, featuring a base metal sheath and flux core. It falls under tariff item 8311.20.00 as cored wire of base metal for electric arc-welding.

ER70KS Flux-Cored Arc Welding Wire

ER70KS flux-cored arc welding wire is a seamless copper-coated flux-cored wire made from mild steel, designed for high-strength electric arc welding in structural fabrication. Its base metal core with flux filling places it under 8311.20.00.

Innershield NR-211-MP Wire

Innershield NR-211-MP is a self-shielded flux-cored wire used for structural fabrication, with a base metal sheath and flux core. It is classified under tariff item 8311.20.00 as cored wire for electric arc-welding.

Metal-Cored E70C-3M Welding Wire

E70C-3M metal-cored wire features a metallic powder core in a mild steel sheath for high-deposition arc welding with minimal slag. It fits tariff item 8311.20.00 as cored base metal wire used in electric arc-welding processes.

Metal-Core TM-71 Welding Wire

TM-71 metal-core wire is designed for high-speed arc welding with rutile characteristics, featuring a base metal sheath and metallic core. It is classified under tariff item 8311.20.00 as cored wire for electric arc-welding.

Select 30 Flux-Cored Arc Wire

Select 30 all-position flux-cored wire is designed for carbon steel arc welding, with a base metal sheath and flux core. It falls under tariff item 8311.20.00 as cored wire for electric arc-welding.

Stainless Steel E308LT-1 Flux-Cored Wire

E308LT-1 flux-cored wire is made from austenitic stainless steel with a flux core for all-position electric arc welding of 304/304L stainless. It is classified under tariff item 8311.20.00 as cored base metal wire for arc-welding.

50/50 Lead-Tin Solder Rod for Flame Brazing

A heavy-duty 50% lead / 50% tin cored rod with flux, designed for high-temperature flame brazing in HVAC systems. The flux core ensures proper cleaning of oxides during the brazing process, and the lead-tin composition provides excellent wettability for strong joints. This product falls under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for soldering or brazing by flame.

60/40 Lead-Tin Solder Wire

A 60% tin and 40% lead solder wire coated with flux, commonly used in electronics assembly for reliable joints on circuit boards. The flux core aids in removing oxides and improving solder flow, making it suitable for flame soldering applications. This product is classified under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for soldering by flame.

63/37 Rosin-Core Lead-Tin Solder

A flux-cored 63% tin / 37% lead solder wire ideal for plumbing and electrical repairs, providing smooth flow and strong bonds. The rosin core ensures clean soldering with minimal residue, suitable for flame soldering processes. This product falls under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for soldering by flame.

Acid-Core 40/60 Lead-Tin Solder

A 40% tin / 60% lead acid flux core solder for demanding plumbing and sheet metal flame soldering. The aggressive flux excels on galvanized surfaces, ensuring strong joints. This product is classified under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for soldering by flame.

Aluminum Brazing Rod 4043

4043 aluminum brazing rods are flux-coated for torch (flame) brazing of aluminum components in HVAC and automotive repair. The flux core cleans oxides during heating, ensuring strong joints. This product falls under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for brazing by flame.

Brass Flame Brazing Rod

Flux-cored brass rods for HVAC brazing, providing strong joints in copper and brass components. The flux core ensures proper cleaning during flame brazing. This product is classified under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for brazing by flame.

Bronze Flux Cored Brazing Rod

Phosphor-bronze flux-cored rods for flame brazing copper pipes in plumbing. The self-fluxing core ensures clean joints without additional flux. This product falls under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for brazing by flame.

Cast Iron Repair Welding Rod

Nickel-coated flux-cored rods for flame welding cracked cast iron engine blocks and machinery. The high nickel content provides crack resistance and strong welds. This product is classified under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for welding by flame.

E60C Flux Cored Welding Rod

E60C flux-cored rods designed for open-arc flux-cored welding using flame or gas shielding, ideal for mild steel repairs outdoors. The core flux provides slag protection. This product falls under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for welding by flame.

E70C-6M H8 Flux Core Wire

E70C-6M H8 flux core wire for weathering steel bridges, providing corrosion-resistant welds. The flux core ensures proper shielding during flame welding. This product is classified under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for welding by flame.

E71T-1 Flux-Cored Welding Wire

E71T-1 flux-cored welding wire is a tubular wire filled with flux, designed for semi-automatic flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) with gas shielding. It is used for heavy structural welding in construction and shipbuilding, where its high deposition rate and deep penetration are valued. This product falls under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a cored wire of base metal for welding by flame.

ER70S-6 Mild Steel MIG Welding Wire

ER70S-6 mild steel MIG welding wire is a solid copper-coated wire used in gas metal arc welding (MIG) processes. Despite being solid, it is coated with copper to improve conductivity and feeding, and is classified under this item as a coated rod for welding. It is widely used in automotive repair, fabrication, and general manufacturing.

Hardfacing Flux Cored Wire

Hardfacing flux-cored wire is an alloyed wire filled with flux and carbide-forming elements, used for flame hardfacing of tools, dies, and wear-prone surfaces. It deposits a tough, wear-resistant layer that extends the life of equipment in mining, agriculture, and construction. This product is classified under 8311.30.00 as a cored wire for welding by flame.

Heavy Gauge Lead-Tin Solder for Sheet Metal

Large diameter flux-cored lead-tin wire for flame soldering heavy sheet metal fabrication. The high flow rate allows for deep penetration, making it suitable for industrial brazing and soldering applications. This product falls under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for soldering by flame.

Leaded Solder Wire 70/30 for Electronics

A 70% tin / 30% lead flux-cored wire optimized for fine-pitch electronics soldering with flame or iron. The flux coating ensures minimal residue and reliable connections. This product is classified under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for soldering by flame.

MIG Brazing Wire CuSi3

MIG brazing wire CuSi3 is a copper-silicon bronze wire cored with flux, designed for flame MIG brazing of galvanized steel in automotive body repair. It produces strong, ductile joints without damaging zinc coatings, making it ideal for thin sheet metal. This product falls under 8311.30.00 as a cored wire for brazing by flame.

Mild Steel Gas Welding Rod

Mild steel gas welding rod is a copper-coated solid rod used for oxy-acetylene gas welding of mild steel. The copper coating prevents rust and improves weld quality, while the rod itself melts and fuses with the base metal. This product is classified under 8311.30.00 as a coated rod for welding by flame.

Ni55 Nickel Welding Rod

Ni55 nickel welding rod is a flux-coated rod used for welding nickel alloys and dissimilar metals, such as cast iron to steel. It provides strong, crack-resistant joints in repair and maintenance applications. This product is classified under 8311.30.00 as a coated rod for welding by flame.

No-Clean Flux Lead-Tin Solder Wire

Lead-tin wire (62/38) with no-clean flux core for electronics flame soldering, leaving minimal residue. This product is ideal for post-solder inspection and falls under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for soldering by flame.

Plumbing Lead-Tin Solder Wire 67/33

A 67% tin / 33% lead flux-cored wire specifically for potable water plumbing joints via flame soldering. The flux core ensures clean, wipeable joints, and the product meets standards for plumbing applications. This product falls under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for soldering by flame.

Silver Brazing Rod with Flux Core

Silver brazing rod with flux core is a flux-cored silver alloy rod used for flame brazing of jewelry, plumbing, and refrigeration fittings. The integrated flux promotes capillary flow and prevents oxidation, allowing for strong, clean joints at lower temperatures than welding. This product falls under 8311.30.00 as a cored rod for brazing by flame.

Sn60Pb40 Flux-Cored Solder Rod

Standard Sn60Pb40 (60/40) lead-tin alloy rod cored with flux for general flame soldering in repair shops. The flux core aids in cleaning surfaces and improving solder flow, making it versatile for multiple metals. This product is classified under tariff item 8311.30.00 as a coated rod of base metal for soldering by flame.

SS316 Flux Cored Rod

SS316 flux-cored rod is a stainless steel rod filled with flux, designed for flame welding of marine-grade 316 stainless steel. It provides corrosion resistance and strong welds in saltwater environments, making it ideal for boat repair and offshore applications. This product is classified under 8311.30.00 as a cored rod for welding by flame.

Stainless Steel TIG Filler Rod 308L

Stainless steel TIG filler rod 308L is a flux-coated rod used for TIG welding of 308L stainless steel in food processing and pharmaceutical equipment. The flux coating stabilizes the arc and protects the weld pool, while the 308L grade provides excellent corrosion resistance. This product is classified under 8311.30.00 as a coated rod for welding by flame.

Aluminum Flux Cored Brazing Rod

Aluminum flux cored brazing rods are used to join aluminum alloys without a separate flux application. The flux core melts during brazing, cleaning the surfaces and promoting strong, leak-proof joints, making them ideal for HVAC and refrigeration repairs. They fall under tariff item 8311.90.00 as flux-cored rods of base metal for brazing.

Bronze Flux Cored Welding Rod

Bronze flux cored welding rods are used for welding dissimilar metals, such as steel to copper alloys, and for marine and artistic applications. The flux core provides shielding and cleaning during welding, ensuring strong joints. These rods are classified under tariff item 8311.90.00 as flux-cored base metal rods for welding.

Cast Iron Repair Flux Cored Rod

Cast iron repair flux cored rods are designed for repairing cast iron engine blocks and machinery without preheating. The nickel-iron composition and flux core produce machinable welds with strong adhesion. These rods are classified under tariff item 8311.90.00 as flux-cored rods of base metal for welding.

Chromium Carbide Overlay Welding Wire

Chromium carbide overlay welding wire is a flux-cored wire used for high-heat abrasion-resistant overlays on boiler tubes and similar applications. The wire contains chromium carbides that are deposited during welding, providing extreme wear resistance. It is classified under tariff item 8311.90.00 as a flux-cored product of metal carbides for deposition.

Copper Brazing Flux Cored Rod

Copper brazing flux cored rods are phosphorous-copper rods with a flux core for brazing copper pipes in plumbing and AC systems. The self-fluxing nature of the rods ensures clean, strong joints without additional flux. These rods are classified under tariff item 8311.90.00 as flux-cored base metal rods for brazing.

E71T-1 Flux Core Welding Wire Spool

E71T-1 flux core welding wire is an all-position wire for welding carbon steel with CO2 shielding gas. The flux core provides deoxidizers and arc stability, making it suitable for structural and general fabrication. This wire is classified under tariff item 8311.90.00 as a flux-cored tube of base metal for metal deposition.

ER70KS Flux Cored Welding Rod

ER70KS flux cored welding rods are used for submerged arc welding of low-alloy steels, providing flux for protection and alloying elements. The rods ensure deep penetration and high-quality welds in structural applications. They are classified under tariff item 8311.90.00 as rods of base metal cored with flux for welding.

Flux-Cored MIG Welding Wire 0.035 inch

Flux-cored MIG welding wire is designed for gasless welding of mild steel, with flux material cored inside the steel tube for shielding and slag formation. This wire is ideal for outdoor and portable welding applications. It falls under tariff item 8311.90.00 as a tube of base metal cored with flux for welding.

Hardfacing Flux Cored Wire

Hardfacing flux cored wire contains hard metal carbides for wear-resistant overlays on mining and agricultural equipment. The wire deposits a tough, abrasion-resistant layer during welding, extending equipment life. It is classified under tariff item 8311.90.00 as a flux-cored product for metal carbide deposition.

Metal Spray Wire 1/8 inch Zinc

Metal spray wire made of zinc is agglomerated from base metal powder for thermal spraying to create corrosion-resistant coatings. This wire is used in metal spraying applications to protect steel structures. It falls under tariff item 8311.90.00 as wire of agglomerated base metal powder used for metal spraying.

MIG Flux Core Gasless Welding Wire

MIG flux core gasless welding wire, such as E71T-GS, is used for outdoor welding of steel structures without external shielding gas. The flux core eliminates the need for gas, making it a portable solution. This wire is classified under tariff item 8311.90.00 as flux-cored welding wire.

Nickel Alloy Flux Cored Welding Wire

Nickel alloy flux cored welding wire, such as Inconel, is used for high-temperature welding in aerospace and chemical processing. The flux core provides shielding and alloying elements for corrosion-resistant welds. This wire is classified under tariff item 8311.90.00 as flux-cored nickel-base wire for deposition.