HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8304.00 – Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403

HS code 8304.00 is the 6-digit subheading for office equipment, filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403. It is used for metal filing cabinets, metal card-index cabinets, metal paper trays, metal pen holders and metal desk organizers.

What HS 8304.00 covers

This category encompasses a wide array of non-furniture office and desk equipment made from base metals, designed to organize workspaces and facilitate administrative tasks. This includes filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, pen rests, office-stamp stands, and similar items. These products are essential for businesses, educational institutions, and home offices globally, contributing to efficient and organized work environments. Importers are typically office supply distributors, furniture retailers, and large corporations outfitting their premises. Exporters are often manufacturers specializing in metal fabrication for office solutions, focusing on durability, design, and functionality. The market is influenced by office expansion, renovation cycles, and the ongoing demand for efficient workspace management solutions.

Covers
  • Metal filing cabinets
  • Metal card-index cabinets
  • Metal paper trays
  • Metal pen holders
  • Metal desk organizers
  • Metal bookends
  • Metal office-stamp stands
  • Metal waste bins
Examples
  • Hon Filing Cabinets
  • Lorell Metal Desk Accessories
  • Safco Products Filing Cabinets
  • Steelcase Desk Organizers

Codes often confused with 8304.00

Common mistake. This code specifically excludes office furniture of heading 9403 (e.g., metal office desks or chairs). It also differs from general storage units not designed for office use or made of other materials.

94.03Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94

Top exporters and importers of HS code 830400, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 830400 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $199M
  2. 2 Netherlands $17M
  3. 3 Poland $12M

World total: $306M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $139M
  2. 2 Germany $18M
  3. 3 France $16M

World total: $353M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 8304.00

Brazil does not split HS 8304.00: its NCM code is 8304.00.00.

  1. 8304.00.00 Filing boxes, paper and pen trays, not furnitureClassificadores, fichários (ficheiros), caixas de classificação, porta-cópias, porta-canetas, porta-carimbos e artigos semelhantes, de escritório, de metais comuns, excluindo os móveis de escritório da posição 94.03.

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 83.04 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8304.00

What is HS code 830400?

HS code 830400 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403. This category encompasses a wide array of non-furniture office and desk equipment made from base metals, designed to organize workspaces and facilitate administrative tasks. This includes filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, pen rests, office-stamp stands, and similar items. These products are essential for businesses, educational institutions, and home offices globally, contributing to efficient and organized work environments. Importers are typically office supply distributors, furniture retailers, and large corporations outfitting their premises. Exporters are often manufacturers specializing in metal fabrication for office solutions, focusing on durability, design, and functionality. The market is influenced by office expansion, renovation cycles, and the ongoing demand for efficient workspace management solutions.

What products fall under HS code 830400?

Metal filing cabinets, metal card-index cabinets, metal paper trays, metal pen holders, metal desk organizers, metal bookends, metal office-stamp stands, metal waste bins

What are common misclassifications for HS code 830400?

This code specifically excludes office furniture of heading 9403 (e.g., metal office desks or chairs). It also differs from general storage units not designed for office use or made of other materials.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 830400?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 830400 in UN Comtrade data were China ($199M, 65% of world exports), the Netherlands ($17M) and Poland ($12M). World exports came to about $306M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 830400?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 830400 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($139M, 39% of world imports), Germany ($18M) and France ($16M). World imports came to about $353M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 830400 structured?

HS code 830400 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (83) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 830400?

In Brazil, HS code 830400 is NCM 8304.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.