Hardware accessories|HS Code

Hardware accessories harmonized system code

Product Overview Hardware Accessories under HS Code 8302 refer to mountings, fittings, and similar articles of base metal suitable for buildings, doors, windows, and furniture. They encompass a wide range of products, including base metal hinges, castors, door closers, and similar components. The key characteristics of these products vary according to their specific use but generally include robust construction, corrosion resistance, and durability, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Subcategories within HS Code 8302 include base metal mountings for furniture (830210), doors and windows (830220), and other specific applications (830230-830260). These Hardware Accessories are widely utilized in several sectors like construction, furniture manufacturing, retail, and food service industry for the assembly and enhancement of various structures and articles. Their market positioning is based on their versatility, durability, and compliance with international quality and safety standards. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The complete HS Code for Hardware Accessories is 8302, which falls under Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous articles of base metal), Heading 02 (Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles). It's further broken down into subheadings based on specific application areas. The classification of these products under this specific code is due to their composition (base metals) and their applications (mountings, fittings, etc.). Trade considerations for these products include robust packaging to prevent damage during transit, appropriate preservation methods to prevent corrosion, and adherence to shipping requirements specific to base metal products. They must meet quality standards such as ISO 9001 for Quality Management Systems or other relevant international standards, ensuring their reliability and performance. These characteristics make Hardware Accessories under HS Code 8302 compliant with WTO and customs documentation standards, facilitating ease in international trade.

Hardware accessories Chapter Note

1.- For the purposes of this Chapter, parts of base metal are to be classified with their parent articles. However, articles of iron or steel of heading 73.12, 73.15, 73.17, 73.18 or 73.20, or similar articles of other base metal (Chapters 74 to 76 and 78 to 81) are not to be taken as parts of articles of this Chapter. 2.- For the purposes of heading 83.02, the word “castors” means those having a diameter (including, where appropriate, tyres) not exceeding 75 mm, or those having a diameter (including, where appropriate, tyres) exceeding 75 mm provided that the width of the wheel or tyre fitted thereto is less than 30 mm.