HS 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

General Rate
5%
Sub-codes
6
GST
10%
Chapter

HS Codes Under Heading 8311

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
8311-10-00Coated electrodes of base metal, for electric arcwelding5%
8311-10-00For stainless and high alloy steels and other base metalskg0%
8311-10-00Otherkg0%
8311-20-00Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-weldingkg5%
8311-30-00Coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flamekg5%
8311-90-00Otherkg0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 8311 products:

Classification Guidance

Heading 8311 belongs to Chapter 83 in Section XV (Base metals and articles of base metal).

View Chapter 83 classification notes
Notes 1. For the purposes of this Chapter, parts of base metal are to be classified with their parent articles. However, articles of iron or steel of 7312, 7315, 7317, 7318 or 7320, or similar articles of other base metal (Chapters Chapter 74 to Chapter 76 and Chapter 78 to Chapter 81) are not to be taken as parts of articles of this Chapter. 2. For the purposes of 8302, "castors" means those having a diameter (including, where appropriate, tyres) not exceeding 75 mm, or those having a diameter (including, where appropriate, tyres) exceeding 75 mm provided that the width of the wheel or tyre fitted thereto is less than 30 mm.

Important

Rates shown are general (MFN) duty rates. Total landed cost includes GST (10% on CIF + duty), Import Processing Charge ($50-

92), and biosecurity levy ($46.20-$73.56). Goods valued under AUD
,000 may qualify for the Low Value Imported Goods threshold. Use the calculator for a complete breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on 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 in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 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) is 5%. Preferential rates may be available under 17 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 8311?

There are 6 statistical codes under heading 8311 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 8311 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

Other Headings in Chapter 83