Product classification
HS code for Bells: 8306.10
Bells, gongs and the like, non-electric, of base metal.
Classification of bells under HS 8306.10
Bells, when non-electric and made of base metal, are classified under HS code 830610. This code precisely describes "Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, of base metal." The classification is determined by two primary characteristics: the material composition (base metal) and the operational mechanism (non-electric). This specificity ensures that various types of bells, from hand bells to church bells, are categorized correctly, provided they meet these material and functional criteria. This code differentiates them from bells made of other materials or those that operate electrically.
- Covers
- Hand bells (non-electric, base metal)
- Church bells (non-electric, base metal)
- Cow bells (non-electric, base metal)
- Bicycle bells (non-electric, base metal)
- Decorative bells (non-electric, base metal)
- Gongs (non-electric, base metal)
- Also under 8306.10
- Brooks bicycle bells
- Meinl gongs
- Liberty Bell replicas
- antique brass doorbells
- hotel reception bells
Codes often confused with 8306.10
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for bells include HS 853180 (Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus; other apparatus) and HS 732690 (Other articles of iron or steel, n.e.c.). HS 853180 is incorrect because it applies to electric bells or other electric signaling devices, which are explicitly excluded from 830610. HS 732690 is a general residual code for articles of iron or steel. While bells can be made of iron or steel, 830610 is a more specific classification for bells themselves, taking precedence over the general "other articles" code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830610 (the code used for bells), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830610 (the code used for bells) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 830610, not only bells.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $82M 50% of world exports
- 2 India $13M 8.2% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $11M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $163M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $63M 39% of world imports
- 2 Germany $17M 11% of world imports
- 3 Japan $12M 7.3% of world imports
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 bells
Brazil classifies bells under NCM 8306.10.00: HS 8306.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bells
What is the HS code for Bells?
The HS code for Bells is 830610 (Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, of base metal). The HS code for non-electric bells of base metal is 830610.
How do I classify Bells for customs?
Bells is classified under HS code 830610 — Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, of base metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this HS code include electric bells?
No, HS code 830610 specifically covers non-electric bells. Electric bells, being electrical signaling apparatus, would typically be classified under Chapter 85, such as 853180.
Which countries are the top exporters of bells (HS 830610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830610 (the code used for bells) 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 bells (HS 830610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830610 (the code used for bells) 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.
Is the HS code for Bells the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830610 for Bells 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 bells in Brazil?
In Brazil, bells (HS 830610) is classified under NCM 8306.10.00.