Section XV · Base Metals · Chapter 83
Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal
About chapter 83
Chapter 83 covers metal; miscellaneous products of base metal: locks, keys, fittings, chains, springs, and similar hardware items that don't belong to the more specific metal-article chapters.
Classification tip: Security-relevant hardware like locks and safes can occasionally be swept into strategic/dual-use export-control lists depending on specification (electronic locks with encryption, for example), so double-check beyond the base HS code for high-security products.
36 six-digit codes
Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal, keys for any or the foregoing articles, of base metal
7 codes8301.10Padlocks; (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal8301.20Locks; of a kind used for motor vehicles (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal8301.30Locks; of a kind used for furniture (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal8301.40Locks; (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal8301.50Clasps and frames with clasps; incorporating locks, of base metal8301.60Locks; parts of padlocks, locks, clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal8301.70Keys; presented separately, of base metal
Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal
8 codes8302.10Hinges; suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like, of base metal8302.20Castors; with mountings, of base metal8302.30Mountings, fittings and similar articles; for motor vehicles, of base metal8302.41Mountings, fittings and similar articles; of base metal, suitable for buildings8302.42Mountings, fittings and similar articles; suitable for furniture of base metal8302.49Mountings, fittings and similar articles; suitable for other than buildings or furniture, of base metal8302.50Hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures, of base metal8302.60Automatic door closures; of base metal
Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal
1 code8303.00Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal
Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays and rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and the like, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403
1 code8304.00Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403
Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal
3 codes8305.10Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal8305.20Stationery; staples in strips, (e.g. for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal8305.90Stationery; letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, including parts, of base metal
Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal
4 codes8306.10Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, of base metal8306.21Statuettes and other ornaments; of base metal plated with precious metal8306.29Statuettes and other ornaments; of base metal other than plated with precious metal8306.30Photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors; of base metal
Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal
2 codes8307.10Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of iron or steel8307.90Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings of base metal, other than those of iron or steel
Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal
3 codes8308.10Hooks, eyes and eyelets; of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles8308.20Rivets; tubular or bifurcated, of base metal8308.90Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clasps; of base metal, of a kind used for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, including parts
Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal
2 codes8309.10Stoppers; corks, of base metal8309.90Stoppers; caps and lids, of base metal
Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405
1 code8310.00Sign plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols; of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405
Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying
4 codes8311.10Electrodes; coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding8311.20Wire; cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding8311.30Rods and wire; coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame8311.90Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying; n.e.c. in item no. 8311
More chapters in section XV: Base Metals
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 8301-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 83 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 83 cover?
Chapter 83 of the Harmonized System covers: metal; miscellaneous products of base metal. It belongs to section XV (Base Metals) and contains 11 four-digit headings, 8301–8311.
How many HS codes are in chapter 83?
Chapter 83 contains 11 four-digit headings and 36 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 8301 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 83?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.