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

HS v2022 Code: 8310

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
83	10	n/a

Code	8310
Version	HS v2022
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 similar items. These products play a crucial role in various industries, from commercial and industrial settings to public infrastructure and wayfinding. The global market for these metal-based signage solutions has been steadily growing, driven by factors such as increasing urbanization, the need for clear identification and branding, and the emphasis on safety and security measures across different sectors.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 8310 typically involves a range of metalworking techniques, such as stamping, engraving, and laser cutting. Manufacturers may start with sheets or rolls of base metals, including aluminum, stainless steel, or brass, and then use specialized machinery to shape, etch, and finish the desired signage products. The final products may undergo additional treatments, such as powder coating or anodizing, to enhance their durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal.

Production inputs

The key inputs 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. Manufacturers also rely on specialized equipment, such as stamping presses, engraving machines, and cutting tools, as well as various finishing materials like paints, coatings, and adhesives. The availability and cost of these raw materials and equipment can significantly impact the overall production process and the competitiveness of the industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 8310 industry are a wide range of metal signage and identification products, including traffic signs, building nameplates, address plates, and various types of informational and directional signs. These outputs are often consumed by industries such as 8302 Builders' ware of base metal, 9405 Lamps and lighting fittings, and 8479 Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, which incorporate these metal-based signage solutions into their own products or infrastructure.

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/v2022/83'>83: Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<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 --> 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/v2022/8306'>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/v2022/8307'>8307: Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal</a>"]
A --> J["<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 --> K["<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 --> 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/v2022/831000'>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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