Product classification
HS code for Metal bath: 7324.29
Iron (other than cast) or steel, baths.
Classification of metal bath under HS 7324.29
Metal baths made of iron or steel (other than cast iron) are classified under HS code 7324.29. This classification is found in Chapter 73, which covers articles of iron or steel, specifically under heading 7324 for sanitary ware and parts thereof. The classification logic follows a hierarchical exclusion process: first, the material must be iron or steel. Second, the item must be a sanitary fixture. Third, within the subheadings for baths, a distinction is made between those of cast iron (7324.21) and all others (7324.29). Most modern metal baths are made of pressed steel and finished with a layer of vitreous enamel. These fall into the 7324.29 category. The classification remains the same whether the bath is for domestic use, hospitals, or hotels. It is important to note that the bath must be a fixed fixture; portable tubs might be classified elsewhere depending on their design. The presence of small fittings (like drains or overflows) does not change the classification of the bath itself, as the essential character is that of the sanitary vessel.
- Covers
- Pressed steel bathtubs
- Stainless steel baths
- Enameled steel bathtubs
- Built-in metal baths
- Freestanding steel baths
- Also under 7324.29
- Kaldewei Eurowa
- BetteForm
- Villeroy & Boch (steel models)
- Duravit (some steel models)
- Roca (steel baths)
Codes often confused with 7324.29
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is using HS code 7324.21, which is strictly for cast iron baths. Cast iron is significantly heavier and manufactured through a different process than pressed steel. Another error is HS code 3922.10, which applies to baths made of plastics (acrylic). Furthermore, if the bath is made of ceramic, it belongs in Chapter 69 (heading 6910). Importers must verify the base metal and the manufacturing method (casting vs. pressing) to distinguish between 7324.21 and 7324.29.
Top exporters and importers of HS 732429 (the code used for metal bath), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 732429 (the code used for metal bath) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 14% 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 732429, not only metal bath.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $64M 41% of world exports
- 2 China $24M 15% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $16M 10% of world exports
World total: $155M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $25M 14% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $17M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 United States $12M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $183M 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 metal bath
Brazil classifies metal bath under NCM 7324.29.00: HS 7324.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about metal bath
What is the HS code for Metal bath?
The HS code for Metal bath is 732429 (Iron (other than cast) or steel; baths).
How do I classify Metal bath for customs?
Metal bath is classified under HS code 732429 — Iron (other than cast) or steel; baths. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a stainless steel bathtub?
A stainless steel bathtub is classified under HS code 7324.29.
How do I distinguish between HS 7324.21 and 7324.29?
Code 7324.21 is only for baths made of cast iron, while 7324.29 is for baths made of any other type of iron or steel, such as pressed or stainless steel.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal bath (HS 732429)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 732429 (the code used for metal bath) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($64M, 41% of world exports), China ($24M) and Portugal ($16M). World exports came to about $155M, 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 metal bath (HS 732429)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 732429 (the code used for metal bath) in UN Comtrade data were India ($25M, 14% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($17M) and the United States ($12M). World imports came to about $183M, 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 Metal bath the same in all countries?
The base HS code 732429 for Metal bath 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 metal bath in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal bath (HS 732429) is classified under NCM 7324.29.00.