About HS Code 831130
This HS code covers coated rods and cored wire of base metal specifically designed for soldering, brazing, or welding by flame. This category is distinct from electric arc welding consumables, focusing on processes that utilize a flame for heating and melting. These products are crucial in industries such as HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), plumbing, refrigeration, automotive repair, and jewelry manufacturing, where precise, localized heat application is required. Importers include specialized distributors for these trades, repair shops, and manufacturers of components requiring flame-based joining. Exporters are often manufacturers specializing in brazing alloys, soldering materials, and specific flame welding rods. The trade is driven by demand for reliable, leak-proof joints in various metal assemblies. Key considerations include the specific alloy composition (e.g., silver brazing alloys, copper-phosphorus alloys) and the presence of flux coatings, which aid in cleaning and promoting wetting during the joining process.
Products Under This Code
Silver brazing rods, copper-phosphorus brazing rods, flux-coated brazing rods, lead-free soldering wire (cored), tin-lead soldering wire (cored), aluminum brazing rods, bronze welding rods
Real World Examples
Harris Stay-Silv brazing alloys, Lucas-Milhaupt brazing alloys, Kester Solder, Alpha Assembly Solutions solder, Worthington Industries brazing rods
Common Misclassification
This code is specific to flame-based joining consumables, differentiating it from electric arc welding electrodes (831110) or cored wire (831120), and general metal rods/wires (e.g., 7217).
Products Classified Under 8311.30
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
The United States, Germany, China, Japan, and Mexico are significant players in the trade of these flame-joining consumables.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 831130?
HS code 831130 covers: Rods and wire; coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame. This HS code covers coated rods and cored wire of base metal specifically designed for soldering, brazing, or welding by flame. This category is distinct from electric arc welding consumables, focusing on processes that utilize a flame for heating and melting. These products are crucial in industries such as HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), plumbing, refrigeration, automotive repair, and jewelry manufacturing, where precise, localized heat application is required. Importers include specialized distributors for these trades, repair shops, and manufacturers of components requiring flame-based joining. Exporters are often manufacturers specializing in brazing alloys, soldering materials, and specific flame welding rods. The trade is driven by demand for reliable, leak-proof joints in various metal assemblies. Key considerations include the specific alloy composition (e.g., silver brazing alloys, copper-phosphorus alloys) and the presence of flux coatings, which aid in cleaning and promoting wetting during the joining process.
What products fall under HS code 831130?
Silver brazing rods, copper-phosphorus brazing rods, flux-coated brazing rods, lead-free soldering wire (cored), tin-lead soldering wire (cored), aluminum brazing rods, bronze welding rods
What are common misclassifications for HS code 831130?
This code is specific to flame-based joining consumables, differentiating it from electric arc welding electrodes (831110) or cored wire (831120), and general metal rods/wires (e.g., 7217).
How is HS code 831130 structured?
HS code 831130 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (83) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.