Metals & Metal Products HS Classification Guide

Overview

The "Metals & Metal Products" industry encompasses a vast range of goods, from raw metallic ores and unwrought metals to highly processed semi-finished forms and intricate finished articles. Classification within the Harmonized System (HS) for this sector primarily revolves around the base metal composition, the degree of processing, and the specific function or form of the product. Products generally progress from basic forms (e.g., ingots, billets) to more refined shapes (e.g., bars, sheets, tubes) and finally to manufactured articles (e.g., tools, fasteners, kitchenware). Understanding the specific characteristics and intended use is crucial for accurate classification.

Key

Chapters Covered

• Chapter 72 Iron and steel
• Chapter 73 Iron or steel articles
• Chapter 74 Copper and articles thereof
• Chapter 75 Nickel and articles thereof
• Chapter 76 Aluminium and articles thereof
• Chapter 78 Lead and articles thereof
• Chapter 79 Zinc and articles thereof
• Chapter 80 Tin; articles thereof
• Chapter 81 Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof
• Chapter 82 Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal
• Chapter 83 Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal

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