Chapter 83 covers miscellaneous articles of base metal, including locks, furniture hardware, building hardware, office supplies, etc. Although these articles are made of base metal, they are not classified entirely by material but are given separate chapter headings based on their use and function. This chapter does not include machine parts, vehicle parts, and other goods already classified under other chapters. Heading 8302 covers base metal fittings and mountings used for furniture, doors and windows, trunks and cases, etc., including hinges, handles, locks, slides, casters, etc. These fittings are typically used to enhance functionality or decoration but must be made of base metal. The heading is further subdivided into multiple subheadings, such as 830210 to 830250, etc. Code 830242 is a six-digit subheading: the first two digits 83 represent Chapter 83 (miscellaneous articles of base metal); digits 3-4, 02, represent heading 8302 (base metal fittings and mountings used for furniture, doors and windows, etc.); digits 5-6, 42, represent subheading 830242, specifically referring to hardware for furniture. This subheading further distinguishes use, covering only base metal hardware dedicated to furniture and excluding fittings for building or trunks and cases. This commodity is hardware dedicated to furniture, such as drawer slides, cabinet door hinges, etc., made of base metal, and functionally belongs to furniture fittings, so it is classified under 830242. If it were building hardware (such as door and window hinges), it should be classified under 830241; if for trunks and cases, under 830249; if it were locks, under 8301.
Chapter
Chapter 83 covers miscellaneous articles of base metal, including locks, furniture hardware, building hardware, office supplies, etc. Although these articles are made of base metal, they are not classified entirely by material but are given separate chapter headings based on their use and function. This chapter does not include machine parts, vehicle parts, and other goods already classified under other chapters.
Heading
Heading 8302 covers base metal fittings and mountings used for furniture, doors and windows, trunks and cases, etc., including hinges, handles, locks, slides, casters, etc. These fittings are typically used to enhance functionality or decoration but must be made of base metal. The heading is further subdivided into multiple subheadings, such as 830210 to 830250, etc.
Digit Breakdown
Code 830242 is a six-digit subheading: the first two digits 83 represent Chapter 83 (miscellaneous articles of base metal); digits 3-4, 02, represent heading 8302 (base metal fittings and mountings used for furniture, doors and windows, etc.); digits 5-6, 42, represent subheading 830242, specifically referring to hardware for furniture. This subheading further distinguishes use, covering only base metal hardware dedicated to furniture and excluding fittings for building or trunks and cases.
Classification Basis
This commodity is hardware dedicated to furniture, such as drawer slides, cabinet door hinges, etc., made of base metal, and functionally belongs to furniture fittings, so it is classified under 830242. If it were building hardware (such as door and window hinges), it should be classified under 830241; if for trunks and cases, under 830249; if it were locks, under 8301.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "furniture hinges," "drawer slides," etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods. Material: The specific type of base metal declared, such as stainless steel, iron, copper, aluminum alloy, etc., and the main material must be specified. Use: Clearly declare that it is used for furniture, such as "for cabinet doors," "for office desk drawers," etc. Brand: Declare the brand name (if there is no brand, fill in "unbranded"); the brand affects price and classification. Model: Declare the specific model or specification, such as "HL-2020," for easy identification and statistics. Surface Treatment: Declare the surface treatment method, such as "electroplating," "spray coating," "polishing," etc., which affects classification and customs valuation. Dimensions: Declare the main dimensions, such as length, width, thickness, etc., usually in millimeters. Product Name: Stainless steel hinges for furniture; Material: Stainless steel; Use: For cabinet doors; Brand: Unbranded; Model: HG-123; Surface Treatment: Electroplating; Dimensions: Length 50mm x Width 30mm x Thickness 2mm. Misdeclaring furniture hardware as building hardware, resulting in classification errors. Material declaration is not specific, such as writing only "metal," which may require supplementary explanation. The use description is too broad and does not clearly state use for furniture, which may affect classification.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "furniture hinges," "drawer slides," etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Declaring it generically as "hardware" without specifying the specific use and type.
Material
The specific type of base metal declared, such as stainless steel, iron, copper, aluminum alloy, etc., and the main material must be specified.
⚠️ Writing only "metal" without distinguishing the specific material, leading to classification disputes.
Use
Clearly declare that it is used for furniture, such as "for cabinet doors," "for office desk drawers," etc.
⚠️ The use description is vague, such as "for furniture," without detailing the specific furniture type.
Brand
Declare the brand name (if there is no brand, fill in "unbranded"); the brand affects price and classification.
⚠️ Omitting the brand or incorrectly declaring "unbranded" when there is actually a brand.
Model
Declare the specific model or specification, such as "HL-2020," for easy identification and statistics.
⚠️ The model is incomplete or inconsistent with the actual goods.
Surface Treatment
Declare the surface treatment method, such as "electroplating," "spray coating," "polishing," etc., which affects classification and customs valuation.
⚠️ Failure to declare surface treatment, resulting in confusion with the material.
Dimensions
Declare the main dimensions, such as length, width, thickness, etc., usually in millimeters.
⚠️ Incorrect dimension units or omission of key dimensions.
Example： Product Name: Stainless steel hinges for furniture; Material: Stainless steel; Use: For cabinet doors; Brand: Unbranded; Model: HG-123; Surface Treatment: Electroplating; Dimensions: Length 50mm x Width 30mm x Thickness 2mm.
Common Mistakes：
Misdeclaring furniture hardware as building hardware, resulting in classification errors.
Material declaration is not specific, such as writing only "metal," which may require supplementary explanation.
The use description is too broad and does not clearly state use for furniture, which may affect classification.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are: 1. The material must be base metal (such as iron, steel, copper, aluminum, etc.); 2. The use must be dedicated to furniture, such as cabinets, tables and chairs, beds, etc.; 3. The function must be fittings or mountings, such as hinges, handles, slides, etc. If the above conditions are not met, it may be classified under other chapters. 830241 Building hardware: Hardware used for doors and windows, building structures, such as door and window hinges and handles, rather than dedicated to furniture. 830249 Hardware for other uses: Hardware used for trunks and cases, clothing, vehicles, etc., such as case locks and belt buckles, not suitable for furniture. 830230 Hardware for motor vehicles: Base metal fittings dedicated to motor vehicles (such as automobiles and motorcycles), such as door hinges. 830110 Padlocks: Padlocks belong to locks and are classified under 8301, while furniture locks, if dedicated, are classified under 830242. 940390 Furniture parts: Furniture parts made of wood or plastic are classified under Chapter 94, but base metal furniture parts, if they are fittings, are classified under 8302. Is the material base metal? Is it dedicated to furniture? Does it belong to fittings or mountings? Could it be classified under another more specific chapter? Is it confused with uses such as building or vehicles?
Basis
The core criteria for classification are: 1. The material must be base metal (such as iron, steel, copper, aluminum, etc.); 2. The use must be dedicated to furniture, such as cabinets, tables and chairs, beds, etc.; 3. The function must be fittings or mountings, such as hinges, handles, slides, etc. If the above conditions are not met, it may be classified under other chapters.
Confused Codes：
830241 - Building hardware
Hardware used for doors and windows, building structures, such as door and window hinges and handles, rather than dedicated to furniture.
830249 - Hardware for other uses
Hardware used for trunks and cases, clothing, vehicles, etc., such as case locks and belt buckles, not suitable for furniture.
830230 - Hardware for motor vehicles
Base metal fittings dedicated to motor vehicles (such as automobiles and motorcycles), such as door hinges.
830110 - Padlocks
Padlocks belong to locks and are classified under 8301, while furniture locks, if dedicated, are classified under 830242.
940390 - Furniture parts
Furniture parts made of wood or plastic are classified under Chapter 94, but base metal furniture parts, if they are fittings, are classified under 8302.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material base metal?
✓ Is it dedicated to furniture?
✓ Does it belong to fittings or mountings?
✓ Could it be classified under another more specific chapter?
✓ Is it confused with uses such as building or vehicles?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the tariff rate for 830242? You can check the latest tariff rate through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Tariff rates change due to country, trade agreements, etc., and the official publication should prevail. How do furniture hardware and building hardware differ? Mainly based on use: furniture hardware is dedicated to furniture (such as cabinets, tables and chairs), while building hardware is used for doors and windows and building structures. If the use is unclear, a detailed explanation must be provided. Can plastic furniture hardware be classified under 830242? No, 830242 applies only to hardware made of base metal. Plastic products should be classified under Chapter 39, such as 3926.30. How should furniture hardware with locks be classified? If the lock is dedicated to furniture and integrated with the hardware, it is usually classified under 830242; if it is a separate padlock, it is classified under 8301. Is the brand required at the time of declaration? Yes, the brand is one of the declaration elements. If there is no brand, "unbranded" must be declared; if there is a brand, the brand name must be provided, otherwise customs clearance may be affected. What is the difference between 830242 and 940390? 830242 is base metal furniture fittings, while 940390 is furniture parts, but the latter usually refers to non-base-metal parts such as wooden and plastic parts. If it is made of base metal and is a fitting, 8302 should be given priority. What certifications are required for furniture hardware exported to the EU? It must comply with relevant EU regulations, such as REACH and RoHS, depending on the material and use. It is recommended to confirm requirements with the importer in advance. How can I avoid delayed declaration caused by classification errors? It is recommended to prepare detailed product information in advance, including material, use, function, etc., and if necessary, apply to customs for advance classification to ensure the code is accurate.
Q: How can I check the tariff rate for 830242?
A: You can check the latest tariff rate through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Tariff rates change due to country, trade agreements, etc., and the official publication should prevail.
Q: How do furniture hardware and building hardware differ?
A: Mainly based on use: furniture hardware is dedicated to furniture (such as cabinets, tables and chairs), while building hardware is used for doors and windows and building structures. If the use is unclear, a detailed explanation must be provided.
Q: Can plastic furniture hardware be classified under 830242?
A: No, 830242 applies only to hardware made of base metal. Plastic products should be classified under Chapter 39, such as 3926.30.
Q: How should furniture hardware with locks be classified?
A: If the lock is dedicated to furniture and integrated with the hardware, it is usually classified under 830242; if it is a separate padlock, it is classified under 8301.
Q: Is the brand required at the time of declaration?
A: Yes, the brand is one of the declaration elements. If there is no brand, "unbranded" must be declared; if there is a brand, the brand name must be provided, otherwise customs clearance may be affected.
Q: What is the difference between 830242 and 940390?
A: 830242 is base metal furniture fittings, while 940390 is furniture parts, but the latter usually refers to non-base-metal parts such as wooden and plastic parts. If it is made of base metal and is a fitting, 8302 should be given priority.
Q: What certifications are required for furniture hardware exported to the EU?
A: It must comply with relevant EU regulations, such as REACH and RoHS, depending on the material and use. It is recommended to confirm requirements with the importer in advance.
Q: How can I avoid delayed declaration caused by classification errors?
A: It is recommended to prepare detailed product information in advance, including material, use, function, etc., and if necessary, apply to customs for advance classification to ensure the code is accurate.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.