China HS Code

HS Code 831000: Signplates, nameplates, addressplates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 in China

Q: Is HS code 831000 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 831000 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. China extends it under China HS / CCCHS.

Q: What system does China use to classify HS code 831000?

China classifies products under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS; locally 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), which extends HS codes to 13 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 831000 in China?

The official source is http://english.customs.gov.cn/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 831000 in China

Under China's Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), HS Code 831000 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Signplates, nameplates, addressplates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; China extends classifications to 13 digits under its national tariff system. 831000 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 83: Miscellaneous articles of base metal, Heading 8310: Signplates, nameplates, addressplates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405.

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Classification Path of HS Code 831000 in China

Section XV

Chapters (72-83) Base metals and articles of base metal

Chapter 83

Miscellaneous articles of base metal

HS Code 8310

Signplates, nameplates, addressplates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405

HS Code 831000

Signplates, nameplates, addressplates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405

HS Code 83100000

Letters,numbers,sign plates & sim articles of base metal 贱金属标志牌、铭牌、地名牌、号码等标志

China Tariff Classification: Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

In China, HS 831000 is classified under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则) — a 13-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

Local name 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则

Digits 13

Official source http://english.customs.gov.cn/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8310

Top China import Product Under HS Code 8310

1 831000: Signplates, nameplates, addressplates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 $49.9M

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Top China export Product Under HS Code 8310

1 831000: Signplates, nameplates, addressplates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 $383.9M

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HS Code 83100000

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HS Code 830110

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HS Code 830120

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HS Code 830130

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HS Code 830140

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HS Code 830150

Clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks

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HS Code 830170

Keys presented separately

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 831000 in China?

HS code 831000 covers Signplates, nameplates, addressplates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 in China. It sits in Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous articles of base metal), Heading 8310 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under China HS / CCCHS.

Is HS code 831000 the same across all countries?

What system does China use to classify HS code 831000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 831000 in China?