Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding (HS 831120)
Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding (HS 831120) has 24,299 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2018 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding is LINDE INC, with 1,325 shipments, followed by PRAXAIR and KOBELCO WELDING OF AMERICA INC. The leading supplier is SIDERGAS S P A, with 2,415 shipments, followed by HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD and AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and ITALY, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/831120-cored-wire-of-base-metal-for-electric-arc-welding
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding (HS 831120), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SIDERGAS S P A → PRAXAIR with 1,275 shipments, followed by SIDERGAS S P A → LINDE INC (1,009) and KISWEL LTD → 1 KISWEL INC (294).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LINDE INC | 1,325 |
| PRAXAIR | 1,276 |
| KOBELCO WELDING OF AMERICA INC | 582 |
| AMERICAN WIRE RESEARCH | 543 |
| KISWEL INC | 345 |
| SOWESCO WEST LLC | 306 |
| PRECISION IMPORT COMPANY LLC | 304 |
| 1 KISWEL INC | 294 |
| DONGGUAN CITY FENMAI ELECTRONIC CO LTD | 291 |
| VOESTALPINE BOHLER WELDING USA TECH | 290 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SIDERGAS S P A | 2,415 |
| HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD | 1,656 |
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 1,014 |
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 708 |
| KISWEL LTD | 591 |
| KOBE STEEL LTD | 392 |
| HANKOOK WELDTEK CO LTD | 390 |
| HIT WELDING INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 363 |
| KUANG TAI METAL VIETNAM CO LTD | 351 |
| SIDERGAS S R L | 316 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 12,746 |
| ITALY | 3,428 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 2,169 |
| VIET NAM | 1,033 |
| JAPAN | 791 |
| GERMANY | 678 |
| MALAYSIA | 460 |
| MEXICO | 444 |
| BELGIUM | 416 |
| TAIWAN | 271 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 6,837 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 4,561 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,888 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 2,083 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,813 |
| TACOMA, WA | 1,153 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 1,087 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 795 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 528 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 362 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 831120 — Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 8311
Other six-digit codes in HS 8311: 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, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding
Who imports Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding (HS 831120)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding include LINDE INC, PRAXAIR, KOBELCO WELDING OF AMERICA INC, AMERICAN WIRE RESEARCH, and KISWEL INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding?
LINDE INC is the largest U.S. importer of Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding (HS 831120), with 1,325 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding?
Leading suppliers shipping Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding (HS 831120) to the U.S. include SIDERGAS S P A, HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD, AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, and KISWEL LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding are there?
ImportDoor has 24,299 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 831120, spanning May 2018 to Aug 2026.
Where is Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding imported from?
Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, ITALY, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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