Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal

HS v2022 Code: 8306

About bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal

HS code 8306 covers a diverse range of decorative and ornamental metal products, including bells, gongs, statuettes, frames, and mirrors. These items are widely used in both commercial and residential settings, serving functional and aesthetic purposes. The industry plays a significant role in the global home decor and furnishings market, catering to the growing demand for unique and high-quality decorative accessories.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 8306 typically involves a range of metalworking techniques, such as casting, stamping, and finishing. Manufacturers may use a combination of manual and automated processes to create these decorative pieces, ensuring consistent quality and attention to detail. The specific production methods can vary depending on the type of product, the desired finish, and the scale of production.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the HS code 8306 industry include various types of base metals, such as brass, copper, and aluminum. Manufacturers may also utilize specialized tools, molds, and finishing equipment to shape, polish, and assemble the final products. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, including designers, metalworkers, and artisans, to create the intricate and visually appealing designs.

Production outputs

The output of the HS code 8306 industry consists primarily of decorative and ornamental metal products, including 8306 Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, 8306 Statuettes and other ornaments, 8306 Photograph, picture or similar frames, and 8306 Mirrors. These items are often used in the 9403 Furniture; other than seats and parts thereof and 9405 Lamps and lighting fittings; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included industries, as well as in the broader home decor and furnishings market.

Family tree for bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal

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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/v2022/8306'>8306: Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal</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/v2022/8304'>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/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 --> 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/v2022/830610'>830610: Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, of base metal</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/830621'>830621: Statuettes and other ornaments; of base metal plated with precious metal</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/830629'>830629: Statuettes and other ornaments; of base metal other than plated with precious metal</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/830630'>830630: Photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors; of base metal</a>"]


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