What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 83111000?

HSN code 83111000 (Welding Electrode) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 83111000?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 83111000 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 83111000 cover?

HSN code 83111000 covers Welding Electrode. It sits under Chapter 83 – Miscellaneous articles of base metal, in Section XV – BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 83111000?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 83111000 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for welding electrodes?

Coated electrodes of base metal for arc welding are classified under 83111000, and cored wire under 83112000, within heading 8311.

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Welding Electrode HSN Code 8311

Q: What is the HSN code for Welding Electrode?

The HSN code for Welding Electrode is 83111000, classified under Chapter 83 – Miscellaneous articles of base metal of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

18% IGSTSchedule II

Wire, rods and electrodes of base metal for soldering/welding are classified under HSN heading 8311. Coated electrodes and cored wire each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

8311

Primary code

83111000

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Welding Electrode HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 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). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
83111000	Coated electrodes of base metal, for electric arc-welding	18%	10%
83112000	Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc- welding	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 13 partner agreement(s) listed for 83111000; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 10 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for welding electrode?

The HSN code for welding electrode is 8311 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for welding electrode the most common is 83111000, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How welding electrode is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for welding electrode narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 832-digitMiscellaneous articles of base metal
83114-digit headingWIRE, 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
8311106-digit subheadingWIRE, 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
831110008-digit tariff itemCoated electrodes of base metal, for electric arc-welding

Section XV — BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL

GST on welding electrode

Welding Electrode (HSN 8311) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 83111000 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported welding electrode

When welding electrode (HSN 83111000) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.278. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 83111000 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for welding electrode is 8311 at the heading level, with 83111000 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.