HSN Codes · Chapter 83: Miscellaneous Articles of Base Metal

HSN Code 8311

Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products, of base metal or of metal carbides, coated or cored with flux material, of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding or deposition of metal or of metal carbides; wire and rods, of agglomerated base metal powder, used for metal spraying

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 8311

The first two digits (83) place this code in chapter 83 — Miscellaneous Articles of Base Metal. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Locks, fittings, sign plates, and other miscellaneous base-metal articles for hardware traders.

More specific codes under 8311

  • 831110 — Coated electrodes of base metal, for electric arc-welding
  • 83111000 — Coated electrodes of base metal, for electric arc-welding
  • 831120 — Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding
  • 83112000 — Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding
  • 831130 — Coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame
  • 83113010 — Coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame — wire and rods of agglomerated base metal
  • 83113090 — Coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame — other
  • 831190 — Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products, of base metal or of metal carbides, coated or cored with flux material, of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding or deposition of metal or of metal carbides; wire and rods, of agglomerated base metal powder, used for metal spraying — other
  • 83119000 — Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products, of base metal or of metal carbides, coated or cored with flux material, of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding or deposition of metal or of metal carbides; wire and rods, of agglomerated base metal powder, used for metal spraying — other — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 8311 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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