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U.S. imports of base metal office & desk equipment and parts (HS 830400) totaled $11.7M in July 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Base Metal Office & Desk Equipment and Parts paid $1.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $11.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Base Metal Office & Desk Equipment and Parts imports of $11.7M in July 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.9M.
Last updated: July 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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2.3K shipments/mo
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 · $11.7M of $11.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$11.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$267KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8304000000 | Office and Desk Equip A Prts, Of Base Metal | $11.7M | 13.23% | 101.43% | $1.5M |
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 | $267K |
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.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Thailand together supply 96% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.0700% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 13.23%.