Product classification
HS code for Metal ornaments: 8306.29
Statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal other than plated with precious metal.
Classification of metal ornaments under HS 8306.29
Metal ornaments 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 classification is divided based on whether the item is plated with precious metal. Subheading 8306.29 is the specific designation for statuettes and other ornaments made of base metal (such as iron, steel, copper, or aluminum) that are not plated with precious metals like gold or silver. These items are primarily decorative in nature and lack a significant utilitarian function. If an item has a primary function, such as a lamp or a clock, it is classified according to that function elsewhere in the nomenclature. The ornaments covered here are typically used for interior decoration in homes, offices, or public buildings. The material composition is the deciding factor; if the ornament is made of plastic or wood, it would be classified in Chapter 39 or 44, respectively.
- Covers
- Base metal figurines and statuettes
- Decorative metal bowls (non-functional)
- Metal wall plaques and trophies
- Miniature metal replicas of buildings or vehicles
- Metal bookends with decorative figures
- 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. Metal ornaments are often misclassified under 8306.21 if the importer incorrectly assumes they are plated with precious metal. They are also confused with 7117 (Imitation jewelry) if they are small wearable items. If the ornament is made of a precious metal like solid silver, it must be classified under 7114. Functional items like metal ash trays are classified under 7323 or 9614.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830629 (the code used for metal ornaments), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830629 (the code used for metal ornaments) 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 metal ornaments.
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 metal ornaments
Brazil classifies metal ornaments 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 metal ornaments
What is the HS code for Metal ornaments?
The HS code for Metal ornaments is 830629 (Statuettes and other ornaments; of base metal other than plated with precious metal). The HS code for metal ornaments (not plated with precious metal) is 8306.29.
How do I classify Metal ornaments for customs?
Metal ornaments 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.
Are silver-plated ornaments included in this code?
No, ornaments plated with precious metals like silver or gold are classified under HS code 8306.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal ornaments (HS 830629)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830629 (the code used for metal ornaments) 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 metal ornaments (HS 830629)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830629 (the code used for metal ornaments) 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 Metal ornaments the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830629 for Metal ornaments 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 ornaments in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal ornaments (HS 830629) is classified under NCM 8306.29.00.