Product classification
HS code for Metal mirror frames: 8306.30
Photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors, of base metal.
Classification of metal mirror frames under HS 8306.30
Metal mirror frames are classified under HS code 8306.30. Chapter 83 covers miscellaneous articles of base metal. Heading 8306 includes bells, gongs, statuettes, and other ornaments, as well as photograph, picture, or similar frames and mirrors of base metal. Subheading 8306.30 specifically covers these frames. The classification is determined by the primary material of the frame being a base metal (such as steel, brass, or aluminum). This code applies to the frames themselves, whether or not they are presented with their glass mirrors, provided the frame gives the article its essential character or is the item being traded. If the mirror is the primary component and the frame is incidental, classification might shift, but for decorative metal frames, 8306.30 is the standard. This follows GRI 3(b) if the item is a composite good, where the metal frame often provides the decorative value and durability. The heading also includes parts of these frames, provided they are also made of base metal.
- Covers
- Brass-plated picture and mirror frames
- Stainless steel wall mirror frames
- Aluminum frames for vanity mirrors
- Decorative bronze-finished frames
- Wrought iron frames for large mirrors
- Also under 8306.30
- Umbra metal frames
- Pottery Barn metal mirrors
- IKEA metal frames
- Restoration Hardware metal-framed mirrors
- West Elm metal frames
Codes often confused with 8306.30
Common mistake. Metal mirror frames are frequently misclassified under HS code 7009, which covers glass mirrors. If the product is a framed mirror, it may fall under 7009.92 (framed glass mirrors). However, if the frame is sold separately or is the dominant feature of a decorative set, 8306.30 is used. Another error is using 7326 for general steel articles, which is incorrect because 8306 is more specific for frames.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830630 (the code used for metal mirror frames), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830630 (the code used for metal mirror frames) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 830630, not only metal mirror frames.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $194M 56% of world exports
- 2 Germany $26M 7.5% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $14M 4.2% of world exports
World total: $345M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $67M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $28M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $26M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $320M 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 mirror frames
Brazil classifies metal mirror frames under NCM 8306.30.00: HS 8306.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about metal mirror frames
What is the HS code for Metal mirror frames?
The HS code for Metal mirror frames is 830630 (Photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors; of base metal). The HS code for metal frames for mirrors or photographs is 8306.30.
How do I classify Metal mirror frames for customs?
Metal mirror frames is classified under HS code 830630 — Photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors; of base metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the frame is made of precious metal?
If the frame is made of or plated with precious metal (like solid gold or silver), it must be classified under Chapter 71 (e.g., 7114) rather than Chapter 83.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal mirror frames (HS 830630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830630 (the code used for metal mirror frames) in UN Comtrade data were China ($194M, 56% of world exports), Germany ($26M) and the Netherlands ($14M). World exports came to about $345M, 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 mirror frames (HS 830630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830630 (the code used for metal mirror frames) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($67M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($28M) and the United Kingdom ($26M). World imports came to about $320M, 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 mirror frames the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830630 for Metal mirror frames 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 mirror frames in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal mirror frames (HS 830630) is classified under NCM 8306.30.00.