Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying; n.e.c. in item no. 8311

HS v2017 Code: 831190

About wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying; n.e.c. in item no. 8311

hs code 831190 covers a diverse range of metal products that are essential for various industrial processes, particularly in the fields of welding, soldering, and metal spraying. These products play a crucial role in the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of a wide array of metal-based structures, machinery, and equipment across numerous industries, making them a vital component of the global manufacturing and construction landscape.

Production process

The production of the items covered under hs code 831190 typically involves a range of metalworking techniques, such as rolling, drawing, extruding, and casting. Manufacturers may utilize specialized equipment and machinery to shape the base metals or metal carbides into the desired forms, ensuring consistent quality and dimensional accuracy. The final products are often subjected to additional processing, such as surface treatment or coating, to enhance their performance characteristics and durability.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of items under hs code 831190 include a variety of base metals, such as steel, copper, aluminum, and their alloys, as well as metal carbides. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery, tools, and consumables, such as welding electrodes, fluxes, and shielding gases, to facilitate the various metalworking processes involved.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industry covered by hs code 831190 are primarily used as consumables or auxiliary materials in a wide range of industrial applications, including 721000 Iron and steel, 760000 Aluminum and articles thereof, and 840000 Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof. These products are essential for the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of metal-based structures, machinery, and equipment across numerous sectors, such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and energy.

Revisions to 831190

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 831190. The most recent 1 version of this code (831190) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 831190 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying; n.e.c. in item no. 8311

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/83'>83: Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8311'>8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/831190'>831190: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying; n.e.c. in item no. 8311</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/831110'>831110: Electrodes; coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/831120'>831120: Wire; cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/831130'>831130: Rods and wire; coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame</a>"]

    

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