Product classification
HS code for Furniture hardware: 8302.42
Mountings, fittings and similar articles, suitable for furniture of base metal.
Classification of furniture hardware under HS 8302.42
Furniture hardware made of base metal is classified under HS code 8302.42. This heading covers mountings, fittings, and similar articles suitable for furniture. The classification is governed by Note 1(d) to Chapter 94, which excludes fittings or mountings of base metal from being classified as furniture parts in heading 9403, instead directing them to Chapter 83. To fall under 8302.42, the article must be made of base metal (such as steel, aluminum, or brass) and be designed specifically for use on furniture items like cabinets, tables, or beds. This includes items that provide structural support, decorative finish, or functional movement. The classification is based on the "use" criteria; if the hardware is general-purpose, it might fall elsewhere, but if it is clearly identifiable as furniture hardware, 8302.42 is the correct designation.
- Covers
- Metal drawer slides and runners
- Furniture handles and knobs of base metal
- Metal brackets and braces for furniture assembly
- Decorative metal trim for cabinets
- Metal feet and glides for furniture
- Also under 8302.42
- Hettich drawer slides
- Blum Tandembox drawer systems
- Hafele furniture connectors
- Sugatsune cabinet pulls
- Grass Nova Pro drawer systems
Codes often confused with 8302.42
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these items under 9403.90 as "parts of furniture." However, legal notes explicitly move base metal fittings to 8302. Another frequent mistake is using 8302.10, which is for hinges. While hinges are used on furniture, they have their own specific subheading (8302.10) and should not be placed in 8302.42. Plastic furniture hardware is also excluded and belongs in Chapter 39.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830242 (the code used for furniture hardware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830242 (the code used for furniture hardware) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% 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 830242, not only furniture hardware.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.9B 40% of world exports
- 2 Austria $1.4B 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.1B 11% of world exports
World total: $9.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $812M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 Poland $613M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $8.7B 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 furniture hardware
Brazil classifies furniture hardware under NCM 8302.42.00: HS 8302.42 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about furniture hardware
What is the HS code for Furniture hardware?
The HS code for Furniture hardware is 830242 (Mountings, fittings and similar articles; suitable for furniture of base metal).
How do I classify Furniture hardware for customs?
Furniture hardware is classified under HS code 830242 — Mountings, fittings and similar articles; suitable for furniture of base metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for metal drawer slides?
Metal drawer slides are classified under HS code 8302.42 as furniture fittings of base metal.
Are plastic furniture handles classified here?
No, HS code 8302.42 only applies to base metal articles. Plastic handles are classified under HS code 3926.30.
Which countries are the top exporters of furniture hardware (HS 830242)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830242 (the code used for furniture hardware) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.9B, 40% of world exports), Austria ($1.4B) and Germany ($1.1B). World exports came to about $9.7B, 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 furniture hardware (HS 830242)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830242 (the code used for furniture hardware) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 13% of world imports), Germany ($812M) and Poland ($613M). World imports came to about $8.7B, 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 Furniture hardware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830242 for Furniture hardware 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 furniture hardware in Brazil?
In Brazil, furniture hardware (HS 830242) is classified under NCM 8302.42.00.