U.S. imports of Base Metal Statuettes & Ornaments (Not Precious Metal Plated) (HS 830629) totaled $116.9M in August 2026, imported from 71 countries.
Importers of Base Metal Statuettes & Ornaments (Not Precious Metal Plated) paid $13.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.83% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Base Metal Statuettes & Ornaments (Not Precious Metal Plated) imports of $116.9M in August 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $88.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUnplated base metal statuettes, figurines, and decorative ornaments — cast, stamped, or fabricated from iron, steel, brass, zinc alloy, or other base metals without a precious metal surface finish — are widely traded consumer goods subject to Section 301 tariffs when sourced from China, the dominant supplier. India, Cambodia, and Vietnam serve as alternative sourcing hubs, particularly for hand-finished or artisan-style pieces. The absence of precious metal plating is the critical distinction from subheading 830621, and importers should ensure invoices clearly describe the surface finish to avoid reclassification.
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22.6K import shipments a month
Yes. A paint, lacquer, or enamel coating does not constitute precious metal plating, so a painted or lacquered base metal ornament remains classified under 8306290000. Only a genuine precious metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) electroplated or otherwise deposited surface finish would move the article to 8306210000.
China's manufacturing scale and tooling infrastructure support high-volume, lower-cost production, but Section 301 tariff exposure has prompted buyers to evaluate India and Vietnam. India is competitive for hand-cast or artisan brass pieces, while Vietnam has grown as a source for stamped and assembled decorative items. Lead times, minimum order quantities, and finishing quality vary significantly across these origins.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 8306
Subheading 830629 · $116.9M of $129.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$116.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $945.9M of Base Metal Statuettes & Ornaments (Not Precious Metal Plated) and exported $26.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8306290000 | Statuettes A Oth Ornmnts A Prts, Bs Metl Nt Pm Plt | $117.0M | 11.83% | 96.79% | $13.8M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8306290000 | Statuettes A Oth Ornmnts A Prts, Bs Metl Nt Pm Plt | $1.9M |
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 · August 2026
origin
China and India together supply 93% of it. Thailand pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
3.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.83% of imports for consumption.