Product classification
HS code for Desk organizers: 8304.00
Office equipment, filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403.
Classification of desk organizers under HS 8304.00
Desk organizers are classified under HS code 8304.00 because they represent office or desk equipment manufactured from base metal. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 8304 specifically covers filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, and similar office or desk equipment of base metal. A key distinction in this classification is that these items must not be 'office furniture' of heading 9403. While furniture is generally designed to stand on the floor, the equipment under 8304.00 is typically designed to be placed on a desk or table. The material composition is the primary driver for this code; the item must be made of base metals such as steel, aluminum, or iron. If the organizer is integrated with a desk or is a free-standing unit, it would likely shift to Chapter 94. However, portable or tabletop units intended for organizing pens, papers, and stamps are firmly rooted in 8304.00.
- Covers
- Metal pen trays and pencil holders
- Steel paper trays and document sorters
- Base metal desk-top file organizers
- Metal office-stamp stands
- Card-index cabinets of base metal
- Paper rests and bookends made of base metal
- Also under 8304.00
- Hon Filing Cabinets
- Lorell Metal Desk Accessories
- Safco Products Filing Cabinets
- Steelcase Desk Organizers
Codes often confused with 8304.00
Common mistake. Desk organizers are frequently misclassified under HS code 3926.10 if they are made of plastic, or 4421.99 if they are made of wood. It is a common error to use 8304.00 for all organizers regardless of material, but this code is strictly for base metal. Another frequent error is using 9403.10, which is reserved for metal office furniture. The distinction lies in whether the item is a tabletop accessory (8304.00) or a floor-standing piece of furniture (9403.10).
Top exporters and importers of HS 830400 (the code used for desk organizers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830400 (the code used for desk organizers) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% 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 830400, not only desk organizers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $199M 65% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $17M 5.5% of world exports
- 3 Poland $12M 4.0% of world exports
World total: $306M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $139M 39% of world imports
- 2 Germany $18M 5.2% of world imports
- 3 France $16M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $353M 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 desk organizers
Brazil classifies desk organizers under NCM 8304.00.00: HS 8304.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about desk organizers
What is the HS code for Desk organizers?
The HS code for Desk organizers is 830400 (Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403). The HS code for desk organizers made of base metal is 8304.00. If the organizer is made of plastic, the correct code is 3926.10.
How do I classify Desk organizers for customs?
Desk organizers is classified under HS code 830400 — Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 8304.00 include electronic organizers?
No, electronic organizers or digital assistants are classified under heading 8517 or 8471, depending on their specific communication and processing capabilities.
Which countries are the top exporters of desk organizers (HS 830400)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830400 (the code used for desk organizers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($199M, 65% of world exports), the Netherlands ($17M) and Poland ($12M). World exports came to about $306M, 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 desk organizers (HS 830400)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830400 (the code used for desk organizers) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($139M, 39% of world imports), Germany ($18M) and France ($16M). World imports came to about $353M, 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 Desk organizers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830400 for Desk organizers 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 desk organizers in Brazil?
In Brazil, desk organizers (HS 830400) is classified under NCM 8304.00.00.