Product classification
HS code for Metal photo frames: 8306.30
Photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors, of base metal.
Classification of metal photo frames under HS 8306.30
HS code 8306.30 is the designated classification for photograph, picture, or similar frames, as well as mirrors, made of base metal. This classification is found in Chapter 83, which deals with various articles made from base metals. The logic behind this classification is based on the primary material and the specific utility of the object. Even if the frame contains a glass pane, a cardboard backing, or a paper insert, the essential character of the article is provided by the metal frame itself. This heading covers frames of any shape or size, whether they are intended to stand on a desk or be mounted on a wall. It is important to note that this code specifically excludes mirrors that are optically worked (Chapter 90) or frames made of precious metals (Chapter 71). The base metals commonly used include aluminum, brass, and stainless steel. The classification remains 8306.30 regardless of whether the frame is imported with or without a picture or photograph.
- Covers
- Aluminum picture frames
- Brass-plated photo frames
- Steel certificate frames
- Metal-framed mirrors (non-optical)
- Decorative metal frames for artwork
- 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 photo frames are frequently confused with 7009 (Glass mirrors) if the mirror component is prominent. However, if the frame is base metal, 8306.30 takes precedence. They are also confused with 4414 (Wooden frames) or 3924 (Plastic frames) if the material is not clearly identified. Frames made of or plated with precious metals belong in Chapter 71.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830630 (the code used for metal photo frames), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830630 (the code used for metal photo 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 photo 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 photo frames
Brazil classifies metal photo 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 photo frames
What is the HS code for Metal photo frames?
The HS code for Metal photo frames is 830630 (Photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors; of base metal). The HS code for metal photo frames is 8306.30.
How do I classify Metal photo frames for customs?
Metal photo frames is classified under HS code 830630 — Photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors; of base metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the glass inside the frame?
Yes, the HS code 8306.30 covers the complete assembly of the metal frame including its glass and backing.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal photo frames (HS 830630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830630 (the code used for metal photo 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 photo frames (HS 830630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830630 (the code used for metal photo 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 photo frames the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830630 for Metal photo 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 photo frames in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal photo frames (HS 830630) is classified under NCM 8306.30.00.