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8311.10

Subheading in 8311 — Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products, of base metal or of metal…

Coated electrodes of base metal, for electric arc- welding

$60MIndia’s exports in 2025
126countries bought from India in 2025
29,551tonnes shipped in 2025
65%of 8311 exports

India’s exports, year by year

US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. United Arab Emirates
  2. Saudi Arabia
  3. Nigeria
  4. Nepal
  5. Russian Federation
  6. Qatar
  7. USA
  8. China
  9. Oman
  10. United Rep. of Tanzania

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
8311.10.00Coated electrodes of base metal, for electric arc- welding18%

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

Other codes in 8311

8311.30Coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame$25M in 20258311.20Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding$4.3M in 20258311.90Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products, of base metal or of metal… — other types$3.7M in 2025