Product classification
HS code for Address plates: 8310.00
Sign plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405.
Classification of address plates under HS 8310.00
Address plates made of base metal are classified under HS code 8310.00. This heading covers a variety of sign-plates, name-plates, address-plates, and similar articles that are used for identification, direction, or information. The classification is strictly governed by the material composition (base metal) and the function of the item. Chapter 83 is dedicated to miscellaneous articles of base metal. Heading 8310 specifically excludes illuminated signs, which are classified under heading 9405. The classification process involves identifying the primary material; if the plate is made of plastic or wood, it would be classified in Chapter 39 or 44, respectively. However, for metal plates, 8310.00 is the specific code regardless of whether the characters are embossed, engraved, stamped, or printed. This code is also used for metal letters and numbers that are sold individually to form an address or name.
- Covers
- Metal house numbers
- Street name signs (non-illuminated)
- Metal nameplates for machinery
- Metal door plates (e.g., "Private")
- Metal symbols and letters for signage
- Also under 8310.00
- Brady Corporation nameplates
- Gravoply signs
- Vandal Proof House Numbers
- Architectural Mailboxes
- Custom Metal Signs
Codes often confused with 8310.00
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with illuminated signs, which must be classified under HS code 9405.61 or 9405.69. Another frequent error is classifying plastic address plates under this code; plastic versions belong in 3926.90. Additionally, if the plate is specifically designed as a part of a vehicle or a specific piece of furniture, some importers mistakenly look toward Chapter 87 or 94, but 8310.00 remains the primary heading for general-purpose metal identification plates unless they are integrated components.
Top exporters and importers of HS 831000 (the code used for address plates), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 831000 (the code used for address plates) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 831000, not only address plates.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $385M 34% of world exports
- 2 Germany $111M 9.7% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $90M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $144M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $63M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 China $51M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 address plates
Brazil classifies address plates under NCM 8310.00.00: HS 8310.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about address plates
What is the HS code for Address plates?
The HS code for Address plates is 831000 (Sign plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols; of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405). The HS code for address plates made of base metal is 8310.00.
How do I classify Address plates for customs?
Address plates is classified under HS code 831000 — Sign plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols; of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic address plates included in 8310.00?
No, 8310.00 is strictly for base metal articles. Plastic address plates are classified under HS code 3926.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of address plates (HS 831000)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 831000 (the code used for address plates) in UN Comtrade data were China ($385M, 34% of world exports), Germany ($111M) and Hong Kong ($90M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 address plates (HS 831000)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 831000 (the code used for address plates) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($144M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($63M) and China ($51M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Address plates the same in all countries?
The base HS code 831000 for Address plates is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for address plates in Brazil?
In Brazil, address plates (HS 831000) is classified under NCM 8310.00.00.