Bells — HTS 8306
Bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal; statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal; photograph, picture or similar frames, of base metal; mirrors of base metal; and base metal parts thereof
Chapter 83 › Heading 8306
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8306 is a broad product category for certain decorative and household articles made of base metal. It groups together nonelectric bells, gongs, and similar items; base-metal statuettes and ornaments; base-metal photograph, picture, and similar frames; base-metal mirrors; and parts of those goods.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, read the lower-level descriptions under heading 8306 and identify the product’s specific type and construction. The distinctions commonly depend on whether the item is a bell, ornament, frame, mirror, or part, along with the relevant base metal or other wording in the subheading. Classification can also depend on the item’s principal function and whether it is complete or a recognizable part.
What to check
- Describe the article’s primary function and physical form before searching the tariff schedule.
- Confirm that the item is made primarily of base metal and identify the metal when the subheading asks for it.
- Check whether the article is nonelectric; an item with electrical functions may belong elsewhere.
- Distinguish a complete article from a part, and verify that the part is specifically covered by the heading.
- Read every subheading and relevant legal notes, then have a customs broker or obtain a binding classification decision if the product’s material, function, or design creates uncertainty.
HTS heading 8306 summary
Bells is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8306.10.00.00 👉 | Bells, gongs and the like, and parts thereof | 5.8% | Free | 50% |
| 8306.30.00.00 👉 | Photograph, picture or similar frames; mirrors; and parts thereof | 2.7% | Free | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8306?
Bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal; statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal; photograph, picture or similar frames, of base metal; mirrors of base metal; and base metal parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.