Product classification
HS code for Figurines: 8306.29
Statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal other than plated with precious metal.
Classification of figurines under HS 8306.29
Figurines and other ornaments made of base metal are classified under HS code 8306.29. This code is part of Chapter 83, which covers miscellaneous articles of base metal. Heading 8306 includes bells, gongs, statuettes, and other ornaments. The sub-heading 8306.29 specifically covers those items that are not plated with precious metal. Base metals include iron, steel, copper, aluminum, zinc, and lead. For an item to be classified here, its primary function must be decorative rather than utilitarian. If a figurine is made of a base metal like bronze or brass and lacks gold or silver plating, it is assigned to this code. This classification is vital for the giftware and home decor industries, ensuring that decorative metalwork is taxed and regulated differently than functional hardware or precious jewelry. The determination of "ornamental" status is usually based on the item's design; it must be intended for display on shelves, desks, or walls. If the item has a secondary function, such as a lamp base or a clock housing, it may be classified elsewhere, but pure statuettes remain firmly within 8306.29.
- Covers
- Metal statuettes and figurines
- Decorative metal trophies (non-precious)
- Base metal desk ornaments
- Decorative wall plaques of metal
- Metal animal miniatures
- Also under 8306.29
- Veronese Design bronze statues
- Wrought Iron Art garden decor
- various souvenir Eiffel Tower replicas
- antique brass decor
- IKEA metal sculptures
Codes often confused with 8306.29
Common mistake. Figurines are often misclassified under 8306.21 if they are plated with precious metals like gold or silver. If the figurine is made entirely of precious metal, it moves to Chapter 71 (specifically 7114). Another common error is classifying plastic figurines under 3926.40 or ceramic ones under 6913. It is the material composition (base metal) that dictates the use of 8306.29. Additionally, if the figurine is part of a functional item like a trophy with a significant wooden base, it might still be classified here, but complex assemblies might fall under different headings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830629 (the code used for figurines), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830629 (the code used for figurines) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 44% 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 830629, not only figurines.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.3B 65% of world exports
- 2 Poland $123M 6.2% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $101M 5.1% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $923M 44% of world imports
- 2 Germany $174M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $87M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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 figurines
Brazil classifies figurines under NCM 8306.29.00: HS 8306.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about figurines
What is the HS code for Figurines?
The HS code for Figurines is 830629 (Statuettes and other ornaments; of base metal other than plated with precious metal).
How do I classify Figurines for customs?
Figurines is classified under HS code 830629 — Statuettes and other ornaments; of base metal other than plated with precious metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for metal figurines?
The standard HS code for figurines made of base metal (not plated with precious metal) is 8306.29.
What if the figurine is made of pewter?
Pewter is a base metal alloy (primarily tin). Therefore, a pewter figurine would be classified under 8306.29, provided it is not plated with silver or gold.
Which countries are the top exporters of figurines (HS 830629)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830629 (the code used for figurines) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.3B, 65% of world exports), Poland ($123M) and the Netherlands ($101M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 figurines (HS 830629)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830629 (the code used for figurines) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($923M, 44% of world imports), Germany ($174M) and the Netherlands ($87M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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 Figurines the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830629 for Figurines 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 figurines in Brazil?
In Brazil, figurines (HS 830629) is classified under NCM 8306.29.00.