Product classification
HS code for Hinges: 8302.10
Hinges, suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like, of base metal.
Classification of hinges under HS 8302.10
Hinges are classified under HS code 8302.10, which falls under Chapter 83 of the Harmonized System, covering miscellaneous articles of base metal. Heading 8302 includes a wide range of base metal mountings, fittings, and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, and various types of containers like trunks and chests. Subheading 8302.10 is specifically dedicated to hinges of all types, provided they are made of base metal (such as iron, steel, copper, aluminum, or zinc). The classification is based on the function of the article as a jointed device that allows the swinging or turning of a door, lid, or other moving part. Whether the hinge is a simple butt hinge for a residential door or a heavy-duty strap hinge for a commercial gate, it remains within this subheading as long as the material composition is a base metal. The intended use (furniture vs. coachwork) does not change the primary subheading for hinges.
- Covers
- Butt hinges for doors
- Spring-loaded hinges
- Concealed furniture hinges
- Strap hinges for gates
- Continuous (piano) hinges
- Also under 8302.10
- Blum CLIP top BLUMOTION hinges
- Salice Series 200 hinges
- Stanley Commercial Grade Hinges
- Sugatsune Concealed Hinges
- Hafele Tiomos hinges
Codes often confused with 8302.10
Common mistake. A common error is classifying hinges under 7318, which covers screws, bolts, and nuts. While hinges are often packaged with screws, the hinge itself is the primary article of heading 8302. Another mistake is classifying plastic hinges under 8302.10; these must be classified under 3926.90 as other articles of plastics. Additionally, hinges designed specifically for motor vehicles are sometimes incorrectly placed in 8708 (parts and accessories of motor vehicles), but Note 2(c) to Section XVII explicitly excludes parts of general use, such as hinges, from that section, directing them back to Chapter 83.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830210 (the code used for hinges), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830210 (the code used for hinges) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 830210, not only hinges.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.2B 33% of world exports
- 2 Germany $992M 15% of world exports
- 3 Austria $557M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $6.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.1B 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $539M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Poland $319M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $6.3B 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 hinges
Brazil classifies hinges under NCM 8302.10.00: HS 8302.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hinges
What is the HS code for Hinges?
The HS code for Hinges is 830210 (Hinges; suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like, of base metal). The HS code for hinges made of base metal is 8302.10.
How do I classify Hinges for customs?
Hinges is classified under HS code 830210 — Hinges; suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like, of base metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic hinges classified under 8302.10?
No, 8302.10 is strictly for base metal hinges. Plastic hinges are classified under 3926.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of hinges (HS 830210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830210 (the code used for hinges) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.2B, 33% of world exports), Germany ($992M) and Austria ($557M). World exports came to about $6.6B, 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 hinges (HS 830210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830210 (the code used for hinges) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($539M) and Poland ($319M). World imports came to about $6.3B, 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 Hinges the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830210 for Hinges 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 hinges in Brazil?
In Brazil, hinges (HS 830210) is classified under NCM 8302.10.00.