Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405

HS v2017 Code: 8310

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
83	10	n/a

Code	8310
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	83

Ancestor Codes: Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal

This Code: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405

Child Codes: Sign plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols; of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal; Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal; Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal; Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal; Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying

About sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405

hs code 8310 covers a diverse range of metal signage and identification products, including signs, nameplates, address plates, and other decorative or functional metal symbols. These items are widely used across various industries, from commercial and residential properties to transportation and infrastructure. The production and trade of these metal products play a crucial role in supporting business operations, wayfinding, and branding efforts globally.

Production process

The manufacturing of hs code 8310 items typically involves a combination of metalworking techniques, such as stamping, engraving, and laser cutting. Manufacturers may start with sheets or coils of base metals, including aluminum, stainless steel, or brass, and use specialized machinery to shape, engrave, and finish the desired products. The production process often includes steps like cutting, bending, embossing, and the application of paints, coatings, or other decorative elements to achieve the final desired appearance and functionality.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 8310 items include base metals, such as 7601 Unwrought aluminum, 7219 Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, and 7409 Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm. Manufacturers may also require specialized equipment like stamping presses, laser cutters, and engraving machines, as well as consumables like paints, adhesives, and protective coatings. The availability and cost of these raw materials and production resources can significantly impact the overall competitiveness of this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 8310 are a wide range of metal signage and identification products, including traffic signs, building nameplates, address plates, and decorative symbols. These items are often used in conjunction with other products, such as 9405 Lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included, to create comprehensive wayfinding and branding solutions. The outputs of this industry can be found in various applications, from commercial and residential properties to transportation infrastructure and public spaces.

Family tree for sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/83'>83: Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8310'>8310: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8301'>8301: Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal, keys for any or the foregoing articles, of base metal</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8302'>8302: Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8303'>8303: Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8304'>8304: Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays and rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and the like, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8305'>8305: Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8306'>8306: Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8307'>8307: Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8308'>8308: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing &amp; accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8309'>8309: Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8311'>8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying</a>"]

    B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/831000'>831000: Sign plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols; of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405</a>"]


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