U.S. imports of Base Metal Office & Desk Equipment and Parts (HS 830400) totaled $11.1M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Base Metal Office & Desk Equipment and Parts paid $1.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.14% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Base Metal Office & Desk Equipment and Parts imports of $11.1M in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $9.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataImports of base metal desk organizers, filing cabinets, paper trays, pen trays, and similar desktop accessories enter under a single 10-digit line (8304000000), making classification straightforward but leaving little room for duty optimization by product type. China dominates supply, with Thailand and Taiwan as secondary sources. Goods subject to Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin merchandise are a primary cost consideration for importers sourcing from China, making origin diversification toward Thailand or Taiwan a recurring procurement strategy.
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2.2K import shipments a month
Yes. Base metal office and desk equipment originating from China is generally subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should confirm the applicable list and rate with a licensed customs broker, as coverage and rates have changed over time.
HTS heading 8304 explicitly excludes furniture; the key distinction is whether the article is a freestanding piece of furniture (classified in Chapter 94) versus a desktop or countertop accessory designed to organize papers, pens, or cards. Items like standalone filing cabinets with legs or frames may be reclassified as furniture if they are designed to stand on the floor independently.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 8304
Subheading 830400 · $11.1M of $11.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8304000000 | Office and Desk Equip A Prts, of Base Metal | $11.2M | 16.14% | 99.86% | $1.8M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8304000000 | Office and Desk Equip A Prts, of Base Metal | $432K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$11.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$432KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $105.2M of Base Metal Office & Desk Equipment and Parts and exported $6.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Thailand together supply 96% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.14% of imports for consumption.