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8311.20

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

Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding

$4.3MIndia’s exports in 2025
56countries bought from India in 2025
1,077tonnes shipped in 2025
5%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. Australia
  3. USA
  4. China
  5. Saudi Arabia
  6. Nepal
  7. Philippines
  8. Malaysia
  9. Indonesia
  10. Kenya

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

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
8311.20.00Cored wire 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