Product classification

HS code for Metal statuettes: 8306.29

Statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal other than plated with precious metal.

Classification of metal statuettes under HS 8306.29

Metal statuettes are classified under HS code 8306.29 according to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. This heading specifically encompasses statuettes and other ornaments made of base metal, such as iron, steel, copper, or aluminum, provided they are not plated with precious metals. The classification logic hinges on the item's primary function being decorative rather than utilitarian. Under the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, these articles are intended for indoor decoration in homes, offices, or public buildings. To fall under 8306.29, the product must be mass-produced or commercially manufactured; if it were an original work of art, it would move to Chapter 97. The material composition is critical; base metals include all metals except those defined as precious in Chapter 71. If the statuette is gold-plated or silver-plated, it is excluded from this specific code and moved to other subheadings within 8306 or Chapter 71 depending on the thickness and nature of the plating.

Covers
  • Cast iron decorative figurines
  • Bronze-finished trophies and awards
  • Base metal animal miniatures
  • Ornamental wall plaques of steel or copper
  • Decorative metal bowls intended for display only
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 statuettes are frequently misclassified under HS code 7114.20, which covers articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares. This occurs when the item has a thin coating of precious metal, but the classification depends on whether the plating is significant enough to define the article. Another common error is using HS code 9703.00, which is strictly for original sculptures and statuary. Mass-produced decorative items do not qualify as original works of art. Additionally, if a statuette serves a functional purpose, such as a lamp base, it must be classified under 9405.

7114.20Goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares; articles of and parts thereof, of base metal clad with precious metal94.05Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included

Top exporters and importers of HS 830629 (the code used for metal statuettes), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830629 (the code used for metal statuettes) 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 statuettes.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $1.3B
  2. 2 Poland $123M
  3. 3 Netherlands $101M

World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $923M
  2. 2 Germany $174M
  3. 3 Netherlands $87M

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 statuettes

Brazil classifies metal statuettes 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 statuettes

What is the HS code for Metal statuettes?

The HS code for Metal statuettes is 830629 (Statuettes and other ornaments; of base metal other than plated with precious metal). The HS code for metal statuettes made of base metal and not plated with precious metal is 8306.29.

How do I classify Metal statuettes for customs?

Metal statuettes 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 antique metal statuettes classified under this code?

No, if the statuette is over 100 years old, it is generally classified under HS code 9706.00 as an antique, regardless of its metal composition.

Which countries are the top exporters of metal statuettes (HS 830629)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830629 (the code used for metal statuettes) 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 statuettes (HS 830629)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 830629 (the code used for metal statuettes) 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 statuettes the same in all countries?

The base HS code 830629 for Metal statuettes 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 statuettes in Brazil?

In Brazil, metal statuettes (HS 830629) is classified under NCM 8306.29.00.