HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8306.10 – Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, of base metal

HS code 8306.10 is the 6-digit subheading for bells, gongs and the like, non-electric, of base metal. It is used for cowbells, bicycle bells, mechanical doorbells, ship bells and handbells.

What HS 8306.10 covers

This category covers non-electric bells, gongs, and similar articles made of base metal, serving a diverse range of purposes from signaling and decoration to musical applications. These items are traded globally for various markets, including household goods, marine supplies, bicycle accessories, and novelty items. Exporters often include specialized metal foundries and craft manufacturers, while importers range from retail distributors and gift shops to industrial suppliers and musical instrument retailers. The trade in these items can involve both mass-produced utilitarian bells and handcrafted decorative pieces, with material quality (e.g., brass, bronze) and acoustic properties being important considerations for buyers. Their enduring appeal lies in their traditional functionality and aesthetic value.

Covers
  • Cowbells
  • Bicycle bells
  • Mechanical doorbells
  • Ship bells
  • Handbells
  • Meditation gongs
  • Decorative chimes
  • Service bells
Examples
  • Brooks bicycle bells
  • Meinl gongs
  • Liberty Bell replicas
  • antique brass doorbells
  • hotel reception bells

Codes often confused with 8306.10

Common mistake. Electric bells fall under 853180, and musical instruments like cymbals (920790) or chimes (920600) could be confused if their primary function isn't signaling or decoration, or if they are part of a larger instrument.

8531.80Signalling apparatus; electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 85309207.90Musical instruments; (other than keyboard), the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically9206.00Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)

Top exporters and importers of HS code 830610, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 830610 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% 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 $82M
  2. 2 India $13M
  3. 3 Malaysia $11M

World total: $163M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $63M
  2. 2 Germany $17M
  3. 3 Japan $12M

World total: $163M 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 8306.10

Brazil does not split HS 8306.10: its NCM code is 8306.10.00.

  1. 8306.10.00 Non-electric bells, gongs and the likeSinos, campainhas, gongos e artigos semelhantes

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 83.06 →

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

Questions about HS 8306.10

What is HS code 830610?

HS code 830610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, of base metal. This category covers non-electric bells, gongs, and similar articles made of base metal, serving a diverse range of purposes from signaling and decoration to musical applications. These items are traded globally for various markets, including household goods, marine supplies, bicycle accessories, and novelty items. Exporters often include specialized metal foundries and craft manufacturers, while importers range from retail distributors and gift shops to industrial suppliers and musical instrument retailers. The trade in these items can involve both mass-produced utilitarian bells and handcrafted decorative pieces, with material quality (e.g., brass, bronze) and acoustic properties being important considerations for buyers. Their enduring appeal lies in their traditional functionality and aesthetic value.

What products fall under HS code 830610?

Cowbells, bicycle bells, mechanical doorbells, ship bells, handbells, meditation gongs, decorative chimes, service bells

What are common misclassifications for HS code 830610?

Electric bells fall under 853180, and musical instruments like cymbals (920790) or chimes (920600) could be confused if their primary function isn't signaling or decoration, or if they are part of a larger instrument.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 830610?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 830610 in UN Comtrade data were China ($82M, 50% of world exports), India ($13M) and Malaysia ($11M). World exports came to about $163M, 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 830610?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 830610 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($63M, 39% of world imports), Germany ($17M) and Japan ($12M). World imports came to about $163M, 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 830610 structured?

HS code 830610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (83) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 830610?

In Brazil, HS code 830610 is NCM 8306.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.