8311 HSN Code: Welding, soldering, brazing products

HSN Sub Chapter 8311 represents Welding, soldering, brazing products under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Welding, soldering, brazing products correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8311, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Welding, soldering, brazing products.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 8311

GST Rate for Welding, soldering, brazing products under HSN Code 8311. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

83

HSN Code

8311

HSN Description

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

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 8311

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Welding, soldering, brazing products.

Tariff HSN

83111000

Description

Coated electrodes of base metal, for electric arc-welding

Tariff HSN

83112000

Description

Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc- welding

Tariff HSN

83113010

Description

Coated rods and cored wire, of base metal for soldering, brazing or welding by flame : Wire and rods of agglomerated base metal

Tariff HSN

83113090

Description

Coated rods and cored wire, of base metal for soldering, brazing or welding by flame : Other

Tariff HSN

83119000

Description

Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 8311 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹685 Cr

+15.57% vs FY 2023-24

0.0185% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹924 Cr

+10.19% vs FY 2023-24

0.0152% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹239 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #800 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 83

FY 2024-25

8.33%

Share of Chapter 83’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 8.69% of Chapter 83’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 83

FY 2024-25

#5 of 11

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 83

Import-side rank: #5 of 11

At a glance

13.50%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#463

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+46.83%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

8.33%

Contribution to Ch. 83

Share of Chapter 83 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #504

Balance

−371.96

Exports

320.49 ₹ Cr

0.0140% share

— YoY

7.20% of Ch. 83

Imports

692.45 ₹ Cr

0.0193% share

— YoY

10.02% of Ch. 83

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #498

Balance

−317.38

Exports

340.05 ₹ Cr

0.0154% share

+6.10% YoY

7.34% of Ch. 83

Imports

657.43 ₹ Cr

0.0196% share

−5.06% YoY

9.92% of Ch. 83

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #543

Balance

−339.09

Exports

275.67 ₹ Cr

0.0128% share

−18.93% YoY

5.46% of Ch. 83

Imports

614.76 ₹ Cr

0.0211% share

−6.49% YoY

11.23% of Ch. 83

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #555

Balance

−451.39

Exports

355.15 ₹ Cr

0.0113% share

+28.83% YoY

5.19% of Ch. 83

Imports

806.54 ₹ Cr

0.0176% share

+31.20% YoY

9.53% of Ch. 83

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #502

Balance

−374.97

Exports

521.45 ₹ Cr

0.0144% share

+46.83% YoY

7.55% of Ch. 83

Imports

896.42 ₹ Cr

0.0156% share

+11.14% YoY

9.08% of Ch. 83

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #480

Balance

−246.26

Exports

592.72 ₹ Cr

0.0164% share

+13.67% YoY

8.12% of Ch. 83

Imports

838.98 ₹ Cr

0.0149% share

−6.41% YoY

8.40% of Ch. 83

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #463

Balance

−239.42

Exports

685.01 ₹ Cr

0.0185% share

+15.57% YoY

8.33% of Ch. 83

Imports

924.43 ₹ Cr

0.0152% share

+10.19% YoY

8.69% of Ch. 83

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

13.50% /yr

Imports

4.93% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 83 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹8,222.98 Cr

Import

₹10,642.18 Cr

Trade Balance

−2,419.20

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8311 ranks #463 out of 1233 subchapters 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 subchapters 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8311 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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