HS Code 83: Miscellaneous articles of base metal

Q: Is HS code 83 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 83 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 83 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 83?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 83.

What is HS Code 83

HS Code 83 covers Miscellaneous articles of base metal. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section XV (Base metals and articles of base metal). The two digits "83" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "83" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 83 Miscellaneous articles of base metal Cover?

Section XV

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

Chapter 83

Miscellaneous articles of base metal

HS Code 8301

Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal, keys for any or the foregoing articles, of base metal

HS Code 8302

Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal

HS Code 8303

Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal

HS Code 8304

Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays and rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and the like, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403

HS Code 8305

Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal

HS Code 8306

Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal

HS Code 8307

Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal

HS Code 8308

Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal

HS Code 8309

Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal

HS Code 8310

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

HS Code 8311

Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying

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What HS Codes for Miscellaneous Metal Products Do Not Cover

Chapter 83 covers locks, fittings, safes, fasteners, bells, and miscellaneous base-metal articles. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Tools and cutlery

Chapter 82

Machinery parts (specific to a machine)

Chapters 84, 85

Furniture fittings presented with the furniture

Chapter 94

Decorative articles of precious metal

Chapter 71

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Miscellaneous Metal Products HS 83

HS Code 8301

Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal, keys for any or the foregoing articles, of base metal

HS Code 8302

Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal

HS Code 8303

Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal

HS Code 8304

Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays and rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and the like, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403

HS Code 8305

Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal

HS Code 8306

Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal

HS Code 8307

Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal

HS Code 8308

HS Code 8309

Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal

HS Code 8310

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 83?

HS code 83 covers Miscellaneous articles of base metal, one of the chapter 83 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 83 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 83 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 83?