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U.S. imports of base metal mountings, fittings & similar articles for furniture (HS 830242) totaled $85.7M in April 2026, traded with 54 countries.
Importers of Base Metal Mountings, Fittings & Similar Articles for Furniture paid $19.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $79.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8302423065 | OTH MOUNTNGS FITTINGS FOR FURNITURE; OF IOS ZN AL | $39.3M | 27.85% | $9.6M |
| 8302423015 | DRAWER SLIDES FOR FURNITURE; OF IOS ALUMINUM ZINC | $28.5M | 21.65% | $6.1M |
| 8302426000 | OTH MNTGS ETC FR FURNITR NESOI OF BS MTLS NESOI | $14.8M | 17.67% | $2.4M |
| 8302423010 | PNEUMTC CYL LIFT LOW ETC; FRNITURE; IOS ZN AL, PTS | $3.2M | 27.47% | $853K |
OTH MOUNTNGS FITTINGS FOR FURNITURE; OF IOS ZN AL
DRAWER SLIDES FOR FURNITURE; OF IOS ALUMINUM ZINC
OTH MNTGS ETC FR FURNITR NESOI OF BS MTLS NESOI
PNEUMTC CYL LIFT LOW ETC; FRNITURE; IOS ZN AL, PTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8302420000 | OTH BASE METL MOUNTNGS FTTNGS ETC FOR FURNITURE | $16.4M |
OTH BASE METL MOUNTNGS FTTNGS ETC FOR FURNITURE
2.5M kg
OTH BS METL MOUNTNGS FTTNGS ETC FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
HS 830230
MOUNTINGS & SMLR ART & PTS FOR BUILDINGS, BASE MTL
HS 830241
LOCKS EXCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE OR FURNITURE, BASE METL
HS 830140
HINGES, AND PARTS THEREOF, OF BASE METAL
HS 830210
STOPPERS, CAPS, LIDS, SEALS ETC NES, PRTS, BS METL
HS 830990
LOCKS OF A KIND USED ON MOTOR VEHICLES, BASE METAL
HS 830120
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $12.9M | $2.1M | -$10.7M |
| North Carolina | $13.6M | $567K | -$13.0M |
| Kentucky | $12.0M | -- | -$12.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $17.0M | -- | -$17.0M |
| LAREDO, TX | $2.4M | $4.7M | +$2.3M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $6.7M | -- | -$6.7M |