Product classification
HS code for Brackets: 8302.50
Hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures, of base metal.
Classification of brackets under HS 8302.50
Brackets are classified under HS code 8302.50 because they are categorized as miscellaneous articles of base metal used as mountings or fittings. According to the General Interpretative Rules (GIR) 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 83 specifically encompasses base metal mountings, fittings, and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets, or the like. Subheading 8302.50 is specifically dedicated to hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets, and similar fixtures. These items are typically fixed to walls or other surfaces to support objects. The classification depends on the material being a base metal, such as iron, steel, aluminum, or copper, and the function being a stationary support fixture. If the bracket is designed for a specific machine or vehicle, it might be classified elsewhere, but general-purpose hardware brackets remain here under the provision for miscellaneous base metal articles.
- Covers
- Wall-mounted shelf brackets
- Base metal coat hooks
- Towel rail brackets
- Hat-pegs and racks
- Reinforcing angle brackets for furniture
- Decorative wall fixtures of base metal
- Also under 8302.50
- Umbra wall hooks
- IKEA coat racks (metal parts)
- Command metal hooks
- Kohler robe hooks
- Delta Faucet towel bars (metal parts)
Codes often confused with 8302.50
Common mistake. Brackets are frequently misclassified under HS code 7308, which covers structures and parts of structures of iron or steel. While some heavy-duty brackets might seem like structural components, 7308 is reserved for items like bridges or lattice masts. Another common error is using 7326, which is a residual code for other articles of iron or steel. However, because brackets are specifically named in heading 8302, GIR 1 dictates that the specific heading takes precedence over the general one.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830250 (the code used for brackets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830250 (the code used for brackets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 33% 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 830250, not only brackets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $983M 39% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$227M 8.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $217M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.0B 33% of world imports
- 2 Germany $171M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 Canada $152M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $3.1B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 brackets
Brazil classifies brackets under NCM 8302.50.00: HS 8302.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about brackets
What is the HS code for Brackets?
The HS code for Brackets is 830250 (Hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures, of base metal). The HS code for brackets made of base metal, such as those used for shelves or hat racks, is 8302.50.
How do I classify Brackets for customs?
Brackets is classified under HS code 830250 — Hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures, of base metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic brackets classified under this code?
No, HS code 8302.50 is strictly for base metal articles. Plastic brackets are classified under Chapter 39, typically heading 3925 or 3926, depending on their application.
Which countries are the top exporters of brackets (HS 830250)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830250 (the code used for brackets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($983M, 39% of world exports), Vietnam (about $227M) and the United States ($217M). World exports came to about $2.6B, 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 brackets (HS 830250)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830250 (the code used for brackets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.0B, 33% of world imports), Germany ($171M) and Canada ($152M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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 Brackets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830250 for Brackets 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 brackets in Brazil?
In Brazil, brackets (HS 830250) is classified under NCM 8302.50.00.