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U.S. exports of cored wire of base metal for electric arc welding (HS 831120) totaled $12.5M in July 2026.
Importers of Cored Wire of Base Metal for Electric Arc Welding paid $734K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $6.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8311200000 | Cored Wire of Base Metal, For Electric Arc-Welding | $7.5M | 9.74% | 83.06% | $734K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8311200000 | Cored Wire of Base Metal, For Electric Arc-Welding | $12.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$7.5MYoY · Pro
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$12.5MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 77% of it.
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rate provision · imports
16.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.74%.