Chapter 83 covers miscellaneous articles of base metal, including building structures, containers, tools, implements, and ornaments. Goods in this chapter are usually made primarily of base metal (such as iron, copper, aluminum, zinc, etc.), but exclude precious metal articles (Chapter 71), machinery (Chapter 84), and electrical equipment (Chapter 85). Base metal ornaments as a separate heading reflect their particularity in trade. Heading 8306 includes statuettes and other ornaments of base metal, as well as photograph frames, picture frames, etc. Specifically covers: 8306.10 statuettes and other ornaments of base metal; 8306.21-8306.29 photograph frames, picture frames; 8306.30 lamps and lighting fittings. Goods under this heading are usually for indoor and outdoor decorative purposes, without practical function or with only secondary function. Code 830629 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits "83" represent Chapter 83 (miscellaneous articles of base metal); digits 3-4 "06" represent heading 8306 (statuettes and other ornaments of base metal; photograph frames, picture frames; lamps and lighting fittings); digits 5-6 "29" represent subheading 8306.29 (other statuettes and other ornaments of base metal). Among them, "2" indicates photograph frames and picture frames, "9" indicates other. This subheading covers other ornaments besides statuettes, such as metal figurines, hangings, decorative boxes, etc. The goods are statuettes or ornaments of base metal, not precious metal (excluding Chapter 71), not machinery or electrical equipment (excluding Chapters 84 and 85), and are for decorative purposes rather than practical tools. Therefore classified under 8306.29. If made of precious metal, classified under Chapter 71; if made of plastic or ceramic, classified under Chapters 39 or 69.
Chapter
Chapter 83 covers miscellaneous articles of base metal, including building structures, containers, tools, implements, and ornaments. Goods in this chapter are usually made primarily of base metal (such as iron, copper, aluminum, zinc, etc.), but exclude precious metal articles (Chapter 71), machinery (Chapter 84), and electrical equipment (Chapter 85). Base metal ornaments as a separate heading reflect their particularity in trade.
Heading
Heading 8306 includes statuettes and other ornaments of base metal, as well as photograph frames, picture frames, etc. Specifically covers: 8306.10 statuettes and other ornaments of base metal; 8306.21-8306.29 photograph frames, picture frames; 8306.30 lamps and lighting fittings. Goods under this heading are usually for indoor and outdoor decorative purposes, without practical function or with only secondary function.
Digit Breakdown
Code 830629 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits "83" represent Chapter 83 (miscellaneous articles of base metal); digits 3-4 "06" represent heading 8306 (statuettes and other ornaments of base metal; photograph frames, picture frames; lamps and lighting fittings); digits 5-6 "29" represent subheading 8306.29 (other statuettes and other ornaments of base metal). Among them, "2" indicates photograph frames and picture frames, "9" indicates other. This subheading covers other ornaments besides statuettes, such as metal figurines, hangings, decorative boxes, etc.
Classification Basis
The goods are statuettes or ornaments of base metal, not precious metal (excluding Chapter 71), not machinery or electrical equipment (excluding Chapters 84 and 85), and are for decorative purposes rather than practical tools. Therefore classified under 8306.29. If made of precious metal, classified under Chapter 71; if made of plastic or ceramic, classified under Chapters 39 or 69.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Describe the product name in detail, such as "iron statuette", "copper decorative figurine", etc. Avoid writing generically "metal ornament". Material: Declare the specific type of base metal, such as iron, copper, aluminum, zinc alloy, etc., and indicate whether it contains precious metal components. Use: Explain the decorative use, such as indoor display, holiday decoration, gifts, etc., to distinguish from practical tools. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in "none". Model: Declare the product model or article number for customs identification. Processing Technique: Describe the main processing method, such as casting, forging, stamping, carving, etc. Dimensions: Declare the product dimensions (such as height, diameter) in centimeters or millimeters. Packaging Specifications: Declare the packaging method and quantity, such as "10 pieces per box". Product Name: Iron statuette; Material: Iron; Use: Indoor decoration; Brand: None; Model: A123; Processing Technique: Casting; Dimensions: Height 15cm; Packaging Specifications: 20 pieces per box. Mistakenly classifying base metal products with precious metal coating under Chapter 71; actually only surface plating does not affect classification. Failing to distinguish statuettes from other ornaments; 8306.10 is for statuettes, 8306.29 is for other ornaments. Ignoring the declaration of use; if it is a practical tool, it should be classified under Chapter 82.
Product Name
Describe the product name in detail, such as "iron statuette", "copper decorative figurine", etc. Avoid writing generically "metal ornament".
⚠️ Only writing "metal craft" without specifying material and use.
Material
Declare the specific type of base metal, such as iron, copper, aluminum, zinc alloy, etc., and indicate whether it contains precious metal components.
⚠️ Writing "alloy" without specifying the composition, or misreporting as precious metal.
Use
Explain the decorative use, such as indoor display, holiday decoration, gifts, etc., to distinguish from practical tools.
⚠️ Writing "for decoration" too broadly without specifying the specific scenario.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in "none".
⚠️ Omitting the brand or misreporting as another brand.
Model
Declare the product model or article number for customs identification.
⚠️ Model does not match the actual product or is missing.
Processing Technique
Describe the main processing method, such as casting, forging, stamping, carving, etc.
⚠️ Not specifying the technique, or the technique description contradicts the material.
Dimensions
Declare the product dimensions (such as height, diameter) in centimeters or millimeters.
⚠️ Wrong unit of measurement or not provided.
Packaging Specifications
Declare the packaging method and quantity, such as "10 pieces per box".
Mistakenly classifying base metal products with precious metal coating under Chapter 71; actually only surface plating does not affect classification.
Failing to distinguish statuettes from other ornaments; 8306.10 is for statuettes, 8306.29 is for other ornaments.
Ignoring the declaration of use; if it is a practical tool, it should be classified under Chapter 82.
🎯 Classification Logic
Classification basis: 1. Material is base metal (Chapter 83 chapter note); 2. Goods are ornaments, not practical tools; 3. Not precious metal products (excluding Chapter 71); 4. Not machinery or electrical equipment (excluding Chapters 84 and 85). If the goods are statuettes or ornaments of base metal and do not have specific functions of other chapters, classify under 8306.29. 830610 Statuettes of base metal: 830610 specifically refers to statuettes (such as figures, animal statues), while 830629 covers other ornaments (such as figurines, hangings). 711719 Other jewelry of precious metal: 711719 is of precious metal; if base metal is only surface-plated with precious metal, it is still classified under 8306. 392640 Statuettes and other ornaments of plastics: Different material; plastic articles are classified under Chapter 39, base metal articles under Chapter 83. 691310 Statuettes and other ornaments of ceramics: Ceramic articles are classified under Chapter 69, base metal articles under Chapter 83. 830621 Photograph frames and picture frames of base metal, plated with precious metal: 830621 is for photograph frames and picture frames, 830629 is for other ornaments. Is the material base metal? Is it only surface-plated with precious metal? Is it for decorative use? Is it not machinery or electrical equipment? Is it not a practical tool?
Basis
Classification basis: 1. Material is base metal (Chapter 83 chapter note); 2. Goods are ornaments, not practical tools; 3. Not precious metal products (excluding Chapter 71); 4. Not machinery or electrical equipment (excluding Chapters 84 and 85). If the goods are statuettes or ornaments of base metal and do not have specific functions of other chapters, classify under 8306.29.
Confused Codes：
830610 - Statuettes of base metal
830610 specifically refers to statuettes (such as figures, animal statues), while 830629 covers other ornaments (such as figurines, hangings).
711719 - Other jewelry of precious metal
711719 is of precious metal; if base metal is only surface-plated with precious metal, it is still classified under 8306.
392640 - Statuettes and other ornaments of plastics
Different material; plastic articles are classified under Chapter 39, base metal articles under Chapter 83.
691310 - Statuettes and other ornaments of ceramics
Ceramic articles are classified under Chapter 69, base metal articles under Chapter 83.
830621 - Photograph frames and picture frames of base metal, plated with precious metal
830621 is for photograph frames and picture frames, 830629 is for other ornaments.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material base metal?
✓ Is it only surface-plated with precious metal?
✓ Is it for decorative use?
✓ Is it not machinery or electrical equipment?
✓ Is it not a practical tool?
❓ FAQ
How to check the import tariff rate for 830629? You can check through the General Administration of Customs website or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 830629, select the importing country and country of origin, and the system will display the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. Tariff rates may be adjusted with policy changes; it is recommended to refer to the latest published rates. What is the difference between 830629 and 830610? 830610 specifically refers to statuettes of base metal (such as figures, animal statues), while 830629 covers other ornaments, such as figurines, hangings, decorative boxes, etc. If the product is a statuette, it should be classified under 830610; otherwise under 830629. Which code should a base metal ornament with gold plating be classified under? According to HS rules, base metal articles that are only surface-plated with precious metal are still classified as base metal, thus under 830629. If the article is entirely of precious metal or clad with precious metal, it is classified under Chapter 71. What are the declaration elements for 830629? Typically include product name, material, use, brand, model, processing technique, dimensions, packaging specifications, etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs; it is recommended to refer to the "Catalogue of Specifications for Declaration of Import and Export Commodities of the People's Republic of China". What regulatory conditions are required for exporting 830629? Generally no special regulatory conditions, but if involving endangered species, cultural relics, etc., corresponding certificates are required. It is recommended to check the export control of the exporting country and the market access requirements of the importing country. Is 830629 considered artwork? In the HS code, 830629 is base metal ornaments, not artwork. Artwork is usually classified under Chapter 97, but if it is mass-produced ornaments, it is still classified under Chapter 83. What should be noted when selling 830629 goods via cross-border e-commerce? Accurately declare product name, material, and use; avoid under-declaring prices. Pay attention to restrictions on harmful substances such as lead and cadmium in metal products in the importing country, such as EU REACH regulations. What is the export rebate rate for 830629? The rebate rate is periodically adjusted by the State Administration of Taxation. The latest information can be obtained by querying the export rebate rate database. Typically, the rebate rate for base metal products is between 9% and 13%, subject to the specific commodity code.
Q: How to check the import tariff rate for 830629?
A: You can check through the General Administration of Customs website or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 830629, select the importing country and country of origin, and the system will display the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. Tariff rates may be adjusted with policy changes; it is recommended to refer to the latest published rates.
Q: What is the difference between 830629 and 830610?
A: 830610 specifically refers to statuettes of base metal (such as figures, animal statues), while 830629 covers other ornaments, such as figurines, hangings, decorative boxes, etc. If the product is a statuette, it should be classified under 830610; otherwise under 830629.
Q: Which code should a base metal ornament with gold plating be classified under?
A: According to HS rules, base metal articles that are only surface-plated with precious metal are still classified as base metal, thus under 830629. If the article is entirely of precious metal or clad with precious metal, it is classified under Chapter 71.
Q: What are the declaration elements for 830629?
A: Typically include product name, material, use, brand, model, processing technique, dimensions, packaging specifications, etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs; it is recommended to refer to the "Catalogue of Specifications for Declaration of Import and Export Commodities of the People's Republic of China".
Q: What regulatory conditions are required for exporting 830629?
A: Generally no special regulatory conditions, but if involving endangered species, cultural relics, etc., corresponding certificates are required. It is recommended to check the export control of the exporting country and the market access requirements of the importing country.
Q: Is 830629 considered artwork?
A: In the HS code, 830629 is base metal ornaments, not artwork. Artwork is usually classified under Chapter 97, but if it is mass-produced ornaments, it is still classified under Chapter 83.
Q: What should be noted when selling 830629 goods via cross-border e-commerce?
A: Accurately declare product name, material, and use; avoid under-declaring prices. Pay attention to restrictions on harmful substances such as lead and cadmium in metal products in the importing country, such as EU REACH regulations.
Q: What is the export rebate rate for 830629?
A: The rebate rate is periodically adjusted by the State Administration of Taxation. The latest information can be obtained by querying the export rebate rate database. Typically, the rebate rate for base metal products is between 9% and 13%, subject to the specific commodity code.
⚠️ 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.