Metal badge Hs Code

Metal badge harmonized system code

Product Overview Metal badges classified under HS Code 831000 are defined as durable identification or insignia devices primarily composed of ferrous or non-ferrous metals. These badges typically exhibit precise dimensions ranging from 20 to 100 millimeters in diameter or length, with thicknesses between 0.5 to 3 millimeters, and are produced using stamping, embossing, or die-casting processes followed by surface finishing techniques such as plating, enameling, or powder coating to enhance corrosion resistance and aesthetic quality. The HS Code 831000 encompasses subcategories including metal badges with magnetic backing, pin fasteners, adhesive mounts, and those integrated with electronic components for security or authentication purposes. Commercially, these products are extensively utilized across food service sectors for employee identification, retail environments for brand representation, and processing industries for equipment labeling and compliance markers. Their robust construction and customization capabilities position them competitively as essential components within international supply chains requiring standardized, high-quality metal insignia solutions. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The complete HS Code for metal badges is 831000, structured hierarchically as follows: Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous Articles of Base Metal), Heading 10 (Signplates, Nameplates, Address Plates, and Similar Articles), and Subheading 00 (Metal Badges). This classification is justified by the product’s primary composition of base metals and its application as an identification or decorative article distinct from other metal hardware. Trade considerations mandate packaging in moisture-resistant materials such as sealed polyethylene bags within rigid cartons to prevent oxidation and mechanical deformation during transit. Preservation methods include anti-tarnish coatings and desiccant inserts to maintain quality integrity. Shipping typically adheres to standardized palletization with weight limits not exceeding 500 kilograms per package to optimize handling efficiency. Metal badges under this code comply with international quality standards such as ISO 9001 for manufacturing processes and conform to WTO customs documentation protocols, ensuring seamless cross-border clearance and classification accuracy aligned with the Harmonized System nomenclature.

Metal badge 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.