Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal
In plain English
This category covers flexible metal tubing, whether it includes fittings or not. The items are split into two groups based on the specific type of metal used. One group consists of tubing made from iron or steel. The other group includes flexible metal tubing made from any other base metal.
6-digit subheadings (2)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 83 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Door locks (8301.40) vs. cabinet locks (8301.50) — application-specific.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 83
- 8301 — Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base m…
- 8302 — Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doo…
- 8303 — Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lo…
- 8304 — Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays an…
- 8305 — Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, le…
- 8306 — Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, …
- 8308 — Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyele…
- 8309 — Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stopp…
- 8310 — Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, …
- 8311 — Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides…