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HSChapter 83
U.S. imports of sign plates, name plates, address plates, numbers, letters and symbols of base metal (non-illuminated) (HS 831000) totaled $11.3M in July 2026, traded with 50 countries.
Importers of Sign Plates, Name Plates, Address Plates, Numbers, Letters and Symbols of Base Metal (Non-Illuminated) paid $1.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $6.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataNon-illuminated identification hardware — including building address plates, machine name plates, directional signs, and individual letters, numbers, and symbols — is classified under a single 10-digit line (8310000000), provided the articles are not illuminated (which would shift them to heading 9405). The heading spans a wide range of base metals and surface finishes, from stamped steel industrial tags to cast brass architectural plaques. Classification hinges on the absence of a light source; any integrated lighting element moves the product out of Chapter 83 entirely.
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1.1K shipments/mo
The critical distinction is illumination. Heading 8310 covers non-illuminated plates, letters, and symbols. If the article incorporates a light source — such as an LED-backlit channel letter or a lighted address plaque — it is classified under heading 9405 as a luminaire or lighting fitting. Importers of combination sign-and-light products should confirm the classification with a licensed customs broker.
No. Heading 8310 does not distinguish by manufacturing method — stamped, engraved, etched, cast, or laser-cut metal plates all fall under 8310000000 as long as they are non-illuminated and serve an identification or signage function. The material (steel, aluminum, brass, etc.) also does not subdivide the single 10-digit line.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 8310
Subheading 831000 · $11.3M of $11.3M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8310000000 | Sgn Plts Nos A Smbls Et Bm Excpt of Hdg 9405 | $11.3M | 12.84% | 59.16% | $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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8310000000 | Sgn Plts Nos A Smbls Et Bm Excpt of Hdg 9405 | $7.4M |
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
$11.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$7.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 49% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
39.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 12.84%.