U.S. imports of Base Metal Mountings, Fittings & Similar Articles for Furniture (HS 830242) totaled $128.2M in August 2026, imported from 59 countries.
Importers of Base Metal Mountings, Fittings & Similar Articles for Furniture paid $23.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.40% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Base Metal Mountings, Fittings & Similar Articles for Furniture imports of $128.2M in August 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $104.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDrawer slides (8302423015), pneumatic lift cylinders (8302423010), and other non-hinge, non-castor hardware designed for furniture are the principal articles here, with the US schedule distinguishing iron/steel, aluminum, and zinc articles from other base metals. China dominates supply, with Taiwan and Austria — home to major precision furniture-hardware manufacturers — also prominent sources. The furniture hardware sector has seen significant Section 301 tariff pressure on China-origin goods, accelerating sourcing shifts toward Taiwan and Vietnam for commodity drawer slides and soft-close mechanisms.
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8.1K import shipments a month
Soft-close drawer slides designed for furniture are generally classified under 8302423015 when made of iron/steel, aluminum, or zinc. The soft-close mechanism is considered integral to the slide's function rather than a separate article. However, if a slide incorporates a hydraulic damper sold as a distinct component, that part may warrant separate classification analysis.
Austria hosts globally recognized precision hardware manufacturers specializing in high-end concealed hinges, drawer systems, and lift mechanisms used in premium cabinetry. Their products often command specification-driven demand from US kitchen and furniture manufacturers that prioritize engineering tolerances over price, which explains Austria's presence among the top suppliers despite the volume dominance of China and Taiwan.
Subheading 2 of 8 in heading 8302
Subheading 830242 · $128.2M of $728.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$128.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$19.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2B of Base Metal Mountings, Fittings & Similar Articles for Furniture and exported $206.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Taiwan and China together supply 65% of it. China pays 30.9% duty; Taiwan 6.5%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
5.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 18.40% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8302423015 | Drawer Slides for Furniture; of Ios Aluminum Zinc | $55.9M | 12.16% | 99.97% | $6.8M |
| 8302423065 | Oth Mountngs Fittings for Furniture; of Ios Zn Al | $51.0M | 25.19% | 89.91% | $12.8M |
| 8302426000 | Oth Mntgs Etc Fr Furnitr NESOI of Bs Mtls NESOI | $18.7M | 17.26% | 91.75% | $3.2M |
| 8302423010 | Pneumtc Cyl Lift Low Etc; Frniture; Ios Zn Al, Pts | $2.6M | 27.39% | 93.76% | $725K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8302420000 | Oth Base Metl Mountngs Fttngs Etc for Furniture | $19.1M |
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.
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