HS HEADING 8310

Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405

HEADING

8310

CHAPTER

83 — Miscellaneous articles of base metal

In plain English

This category includes metal signs, nameplates, address plates, and other similar items featuring numbers, letters, or symbols. It specifically excludes those items that fall under a different classification for lighting fixtures. The single subheading covers all these metal plates and symbols without creating further distinctions.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8310.00

Sign plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols; of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405

Chapter 83 classification notes

Chapter 83 covers consumer hardware; personal-quantity import clears as routine.

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 database

Other headings in Chapter 83

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