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

HS v2022 Code: 8304

About 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

HS code 8304 covers a diverse range of office equipment and accessories made of base metal, excluding furniture. This industry plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of businesses, government agencies, and other organizations across a wide range of sectors. The products classified under this code are essential for efficient document management, organization, and record-keeping, contributing to the overall productivity and efficiency of the modern office environment.

Production process

The production of office equipment under HS code 8304 typically involves a combination of metalworking techniques, such as stamping, bending, and welding. Manufacturers may utilize automated machinery and precision tools to ensure consistent quality and efficient mass production. The fabrication process often includes the assembly of various components, including drawers, shelves, and specialized features, to create the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 8304 items include base metals, such as steel, aluminum, or brass, as well as various hardware components like hinges, locks, and fasteners. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery, such as metal-cutting tools, welding equipment, and finishing processes like powder coating or painting to achieve the desired aesthetic and functional characteristics of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 8304 industry are a wide range of office equipment, including filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays and rests, pen trays, and office-stamp stands. These products are often consumed by businesses, government agencies, and other organizations that require efficient document management and organization solutions. The outputs of this industry may also be used as inputs for the production of 9403 Office furniture and other related office furnishings.

Family tree for 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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/83'>83: Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8304'>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 --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8301'>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/v2022/8302'>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/v2022/8303'>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/v2022/8305'>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 --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8306'>8306: Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8307'>8307: Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8308'>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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8309'>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 --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8310'>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 --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8311'>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/v2022/830400'>830400: Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403</a>"]


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