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U.S. imports of coated electrodes of base metal for electric arc welding (HS 831110) totaled $4.5M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Coated Electrodes of Base Metal for Electric Arc Welding paid $335K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $3.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Coated Electrodes of Base Metal for Electric Arc Welding imports of $4.5M in April 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFlux-coated stick electrodes for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) are a foundational consumable in structural fabrication, shipbuilding, pipeline construction, and heavy equipment repair, classified under a single 10-digit line (8311100000). The coating chemistry — rutile, basic (low-hydrogen), cellulosic, or iron-powder — determines the electrode's mechanical properties and weld position capability, making specification documentation essential for both customs classification and end-user qualification. Importers should be aware that welding consumables from certain origins have been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders historically, and current AD/CVD scope should be verified before sourcing.
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Yes. Coated electrodes for arc welding have been subject to antidumping duty orders from various origins in the past. Importers should check the current scope of any active AD/CVD orders with the US International Trade Commission and US Department of Commerce, and confirm with a licensed customs broker whether their specific product and origin are covered.
No. At the 10-digit level, 8311100000 covers all coated electrodes of base metal for electric arc welding regardless of coating chemistry (rutile, basic, cellulosic, etc.) or base metal alloy. Coating type is commercially critical for weld qualification but does not create separate tariff lines within this heading.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $1.2M | $503K | -$725K |
| CANADA | $103K | $1.3M | +$1.2M |
| PHILIPPINES | $694K | $6K | -$688K |
| FRANCE | $6K | $497K | +$491K |
| AUSTRIA | $484K | -- | -$484K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8311100000 | COATED ELECTRODES, BASE METAL, FOR ELEC ARC-WELDNG | $4.5M | 10.47% | $335K |
COATED ELECTRODES, BASE METAL, FOR ELEC ARC-WELDNG
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8311100000 | COATED ELECTRODES, BASE METAL, FOR ELEC ARC-WELDNG | $4.4M |
COATED ELECTRODES, BASE METAL, FOR ELEC ARC-WELDNG
429.7K kg
OTH BS METL MOUNTNGS FTTNGS ETC FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
HS 830230
MOUNTINGS & SMLR ART & PTS FOR BUILDINGS, BASE MTL
HS 830241
LOCKS EXCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE OR FURNITURE, BASE METL
HS 830140
OTH BASE METL MOUNTNGS FTTNGS ETC FOR FURNITURE
HS 830242
HINGES, AND PARTS THEREOF, OF BASE METAL
HS 830210
STOPPERS, CAPS, LIDS, SEALS ETC NES, PRTS, BS METL
HS 830990
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $812K | $1.5M | +$712K |
| Texas | $1.3M | $111K | -$1.2M |
| California | $882K | $313K | -$569K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| LAREDO, TX | $1.2M | $333K | -$877K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $333K | $593K | +$260K |