HS Code 8304
Metal Office Equipment
HS code 8304 covers base metal office equipment like filing cabinets, paper trays, and desk organizers, excluding large-scale office furniture in heading 9403.
4-digit Section XVFCL
HS Code 8304 — Metal Office Equipment
This category covers small metal desktop equipment and filing systems that are not considered large furniture items. Examples include paper trays, pen stands, and desktop organizers that help manage office workflow.
What's included
- Filing cabinets (desk height)
- Paper trays
- Office stamp stands
- Pen trays
- Index card cabinets
What's excluded
- Full-size floor standing cabinets → use
9403(Large-scale office furniture belongs in the furniture chapter (94).)
Common examples
- Metal mesh desk organizer
- Two-tier metal letter tray
- Small metal card-index box
- Stamp stand for rubber stamps
- Desktop metal pen holder
Frequently asked questions
Where is the line between 8304 and 9403 for cabinets?
8304 is generally for smaller desktop or 'furniture-adjacent' items. Large, floor-standing metal cabinets are 9403.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Generally straightforward; some countries group these with general stationery.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Taiwan, Germany
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, France
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Key takeaway
Covers metal desk-top organizers; larger structural furniture belongs to 9403.
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