HS Code 831000: Sign plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols; of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405

Q: Is HS code 831000 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 831000 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 831000 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 831000?

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 831000.

What is HS Code 831000

HS Code 831000 covers Sign plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols; of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section XV — Base metals and articles of base metal · Chapter 83 — Miscellaneous articles of base metal · 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. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 831000 Sign plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols; of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405 Cover?

Section XV

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

Chapter 83

Miscellaneous articles 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 831000

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

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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.

Top Trading Countries for Sign and Name Plates HS 831000

United States of America

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Mexico

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Viet Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 831000?

HS code 831000 covers Sign plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols; of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405 under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous articles of base metal), Heading 8310, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 831000 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 831000 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 831000?