Product classification
HS code for Metal picture frames: 8306.30
Photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors, of base metal.
Classification of metal picture frames under HS 8306.30
Metal picture frames are classified under HS code 8306.30. This code is situated within Chapter 83, which 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. The classification is determined by the material of the frame (base metal such as aluminum, steel, brass, or copper) and its primary function as a holder for photographs or artwork. Even if the frame includes a glass pane and a cardboard backing, the "essential character" of the article is provided by the metal frame, leading to its classification here. This code also covers metal-framed mirrors, provided they are not classified as optical elements. It is important to distinguish these from frames made of precious metals (Chapter 71) or wood (Chapter 44). The durability and decorative nature of the base metal are the defining factors for this specific HS code. These items are considered decorative household articles rather than furniture, which is why they are excluded from Chapter 94.
- Covers
- Aluminum photograph frames
- Brass picture frames
- Steel mirror frames for wall mounting
- Decorative base metal frames for certificates
- Silver-plated base metal frames
- 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. The most common misclassification is 4414.00, which is for wooden frames. Another error is 7009.92, which covers framed glass mirrors; however, if the frame is the primary component of interest or if it is a picture frame, 8306.30 is often preferred. Frames made of solid silver or gold must be classified in Chapter 71.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830630 (the code used for metal picture frames), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830630 (the code used for metal picture 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 picture 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 picture frames
Brazil classifies metal picture 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 picture frames
What is the HS code for Metal picture frames?
The HS code for Metal picture frames is 830630 (Photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors; of base metal). The HS code for picture or photograph frames made of base metal is 8306.30.
How do I classify Metal picture frames for customs?
Metal picture 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 insert?
Yes, metal frames imported with glass inserts are typically classified under 8306.30 as the frame provides the essential character of the set.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal picture frames (HS 830630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830630 (the code used for metal picture 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 picture frames (HS 830630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830630 (the code used for metal picture 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 picture frames the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830630 for Metal picture 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 picture frames in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal picture frames (HS 830630) is classified under NCM 8306.30.00.