HS 831190 Other

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What products does HS 831190 cover?

This subheading covers "other" wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products, of base metal or of metal carbides, coated or cored with flux, of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding or metal-disintegrating; nuclear reactor fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, of base metal. This residual category, as defined by the WCO Harmonized System Nomenclature, captures items within Heading 8311 that are not specifically enumerated in subheadings 8311.10 (soldering and brazing materials), 8311.20 (welding rods and wire, coated or cored with flux), 8311.30 (other rods and wire, coated or cored with flux), or 8311.80 (other, of metal carbides).

What falls outside HS 831190?

The following products are excluded from HS 831190: specifically enumerated soldering and brazing materials (8311.10), welding rods and wire coated or cored with flux (8311.20), other rods and wire coated or cored with flux (8311.30), and products of metal carbides (8311.80). For instance, a flux-cored welding wire specifically designed for arc welding would be classified under 8311.20, not 8311.90. Similarly, non-flux-coated metal wire used for general industrial purposes, such as fencing or reinforcement, would fall under different headings, typically Chapter 72 or 73, depending on the base metal and form.

What are common classification mistakes for HS 831190?

A common error is misinterpreting the residual nature of this subheading. Importers may incorrectly classify items that have a more specific classification elsewhere in Heading 8311 or even in other Chapters of the Harmonized System. For example, a nuclear fuel element cartridge, even if it is a "product of base metal," is specifically covered by 8311.90 if it is not irradiated and is of base metal. However, if a product is a welding rod with flux, it must be classified under 8311.20, adhering to General Rule of Interpretation 1.

How should importers classify products under HS 831190?

The correct procedure for classifying products under HS 831190 involves a thorough review of the product's composition, function, and any specific coatings or core materials. Importers and customs brokers must first consult the Explanatory Notes for Heading 8311 and then systematically check the preceding subheadings (8311.10 through 8311.80) to ensure the product does not fit a more specific description. If the product is a base metal wire, rod, tube, plate, electrode, or similar item, used for soldering, brazing, welding, or metal-disintegrating, and is not otherwise specified, then 8311.90 is the appropriate classification.

How is the duty calculated for products under HS 831190?

A shipment of 1,000 kilograms of non-irradiated nuclear reactor fuel elements (cartridges) of base metal, declared at a customs value of $50,000 USD, would attract a US duty of $1,500. This is calculated using the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule's Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate of 3.0% ad valorem, applied to the declared customs value ($50,000 USD × 0.03 = $1,500 USD). It is crucial to verify the specific duty rate applicable to the country of origin.

Which trade agreements reduce duties for HS 831190?

Several free trade agreements may reduce the applicable duty rate for HS 831190, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which can result in a duty rate of Free for qualifying goods originating from Canada or Mexico. Additionally, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) may offer reduced or Free duty rates for eligible goods from designated developing countries. To claim these preferential rates, importers typically require a self-certified origin statement for USMCA or a GSP Form A for GSP beneficiaries, depending on the specific jurisdiction and agreement.

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