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U.S. imports of cored wire of base metal for electric arc welding (HS 831120) totaled $7.4M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Cored Wire of Base Metal for Electric Arc Welding paid $674K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $6.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFlux-cored and metal-cored wire for gas-shielded or self-shielded arc welding processes (FCAW/MCAW) is a high-productivity consumable widely used in automotive manufacturing, offshore fabrication, and structural steel erection. Classified under a single 10-digit line (8311200000), this heading is distinct from solid MIG wire (heading 7229 or 7217 depending on alloy) and from coated stick electrodes (8311.10). The cored construction — a metal sheath filled with flux or alloying powder — is the defining physical characteristic, and importers should ensure product specifications clearly document the hollow or filled cross-section to support classification.
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Cored wire under 8311200000 has a tubular metal sheath filled with flux or alloying materials, giving it a hollow or powder-filled cross-section. Solid MIG wire, by contrast, is a homogeneous drawn wire and is classified in Chapter 72 or 73 depending on the base metal. The cross-sectional structure — not the welding process — is the classification determinant.
Importers should provide the manufacturer's product data sheet confirming the cored (tubular or filled) construction, the base metal alloy (e.g., carbon steel, stainless, nickel alloy), and the intended welding process. AWS classification designations (e.g., E71T-1) are useful supporting evidence. A licensed customs broker can help confirm that the documentation aligns with the 8311200000 tariff line.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $1.0M | $5.8M | +$4.7M |
| MEXICO | $141K | $3.5M | +$3.3M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.6M | $163K | -$1.4M |
| JAPAN | $1.3M | $28K | -$1.3M |
| CHINA | $285K | $528K | +$243K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8311200000 | CORED WIRE OF BASE METAL, FOR ELECTRIC ARC-WELDING | $7.4M | 11.06% | $674K |
CORED WIRE OF BASE METAL, FOR ELECTRIC ARC-WELDING
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8311200000 | CORED WIRE OF BASE METAL, FOR ELECTRIC ARC-WELDING | $13.9M |
CORED WIRE OF BASE METAL, FOR ELECTRIC ARC-WELDING
2.0M 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 | $1.6M | $9.0M | +$7.4M |
| Texas | $2.4M | $1.7M | -$685K |
| California | $1.0M | $364K | -$650K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT, MI | $156K | $3.2M | +$3.0M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $2.4M | $613K | -$1.8M |
| LAREDO, TX | $141K | $2.0M | +$1.9M |