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# HSN Sub-chapter 8311: Welding, soldering, brazing products

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

Part of [Chapter 83: Miscellaneous Base Metal Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-83/).

- Current GST rate: 18%
- Earlier GST rate: 18%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 83111000 | [Coated electrodes for arc-welding](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-83111000/) |
| 83112000 | [Cored wire for welding](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-83112000/) |
| 83113010 | [Coated Rods & Cored Wire, Agglomerated Base Metal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-83113010/) |
| 83113090 | [Coated Rods & Cored Wire, Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-83113090/) |
| 83119000 | [Coated welding wire/rods other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-83119000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 8311

It includes Welding, soldering, brazing products

### How should I document Welding, soldering, brazing products sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Welding, soldering, brazing products to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

### If I repair and return Welding, soldering, brazing products, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Welding, soldering, brazing products?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Welding, soldering, brazing products are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Welding, soldering, brazing products?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Welding, soldering, brazing products is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Welding, soldering, brazing products?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Welding, soldering, brazing products?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 8311 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹685 Cr (+15.57% YoY) — 0.0185% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹924 Cr (+10.19% YoY) — 0.0152% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹239 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #800 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 83: 8.33% of its exports; import side 8.69%
- Rank within Chapter 83: #5 of 11 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 13.50% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #463 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +46.83% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Ch. 83: 8.33% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 8311

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Ch. 83 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 83 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 320.49 | 0.0140% | — | 7.20% | 692.45 | 0.0193% | — | 10.02% | −371.96 | #504 |
| FY 2019-20 | 340.05 | 0.0154% | +6.10% | 7.34% | 657.43 | 0.0196% | −5.06% | 9.92% | −317.38 | #498 |
| FY 2020-21 | 275.67 | 0.0128% | −18.93% | 5.46% | 614.76 | 0.0211% | −6.49% | 11.23% | −339.09 | #543 |
| FY 2021-22 | 355.15 | 0.0113% | +28.83% | 5.19% | 806.54 | 0.0176% | +31.20% | 9.53% | −451.39 | #555 |
| FY 2022-23 | 521.45 | 0.0144% | +46.83% | 7.55% | 896.42 | 0.0156% | +11.14% | 9.08% | −374.97 | #502 |
| FY 2023-24 | 592.72 | 0.0164% | +13.67% | 8.12% | 838.98 | 0.0149% | −6.41% | 8.40% | −246.26 | #480 |
| FY 2024-25 | 685.01 | 0.0185% | +15.57% | 8.33% | 924.43 | 0.0152% | +10.19% | 8.69% | −239.42 | #463 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 13.50%/yr, imports 4.93%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8311 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 13.50% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8311 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.50% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹320.49 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹685.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8311 ranked #463 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8311 ranks #463 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 83, it ranks #5 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #800 of 1233.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8311 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8311 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 46.83% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹239.42 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8311 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹924.43 Cr exceeded exports of ₹685.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹239.42 Crore — ranking #800 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.93% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Welding, soldering, brazing products

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8311 have grown at 4.93% CAGR, reaching ₹924.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8311 contributes 8.33% of Chapter 83 exports — ranked #5

Among the 11 sub-chapters under Chapter 83, HSN Sub-Chapter 8311 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 8.33% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.69% share (rank #5).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 83

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8302: Furniture metal fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8302/) | ₹3,646 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8309: Metal Caps & Lids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8309/) | ₹1,116 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8301: Padlocks, clasps, base metal keys](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8301/) | ₹1,025 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8307: Flexible Metal Tubing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8307/) | ₹876 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Sub-Chapter 8311: Welding, soldering, brazing products (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹685 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8306: Metal Bells & Gongs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8306/) | ₹276 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8305: Metal Desk Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8305/) | ₹192 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8308: Clasps & Buckles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8308/) | ₹191 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8303: Armoured Safes & Boxes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8303/) | ₹144 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8310: Name & sign plates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8310/) | ₹69 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 8301 | [Padlocks, clasps, base metal keys](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8301/) |
| 8302 | [Furniture metal fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8302/) |
| 8303 | [Armoured Safes & Boxes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8303/) |
| 8304 | [Metal Office Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8304/) |
| 8305 | [Metal Desk Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8305/) |
| 8306 | [Metal Bells & Gongs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8306/) |
| 8307 | [Flexible Metal Tubing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8307/) |
| 8308 | [Clasps & Buckles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8308/) |
| 8309 | [Metal Caps & Lids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8309/) |
| 8310 | [Name & sign plates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8310/) |