Find HS Code and trade information for crafts

Crafts

Definition

Crafts broadly refer to activities involving manual skill and artistry to create objects, often with a functional or decorative purpose. They are typically distinguished from industrial production by being made individually or in small quantities, emphasizing the maker’s skill and unique design.

Materials

The materials used in crafts are exceptionally diverse, encompassing both natural and synthetic substances. Common examples include:

• Natural Fibers: Wool, cotton, silk, linen, jute, hemp – used for textiles, weaving, knitting, crochet, and basketry.
• Wood: Employed in carving, furniture making, turning, and construction of smaller objects.
• Clay: Utilized in pottery, sculpture, and modeling.
• Metal: Including precious metals (gold, silver, platinum), base metals (copper, brass, aluminum), and wire, used for jewelry making, sculpture, and decorative items.
• Glass: Employed in glassblowing, stained glass work, and mosaic creation.
• Paper: Used in origami, paper mache, quilling, and card making.
• Stone: Utilized in carving, sculpting, and jewelry making.
• Polymers & Plastics: Including polymer clay, resin, and beads, used for jewelry, sculpting, and decorative items.
• Paint & Dyes: Used for surface decoration across many craft mediums.
• Found Objects & Recycled Materials: Increasingly popular for mixed media crafts and sustainable art practices.

Purpose & Function

Crafts serve a wide range of purposes:

• Functional: Creating everyday objects like clothing, furniture, pottery, and tools.
• Decorative: Producing items intended for aesthetic enjoyment, such as sculptures, paintings, and ornaments.
• Ritualistic/Ceremonial: Historically and culturally significant objects used in religious ceremonies, traditions, and celebrations.
• Expressive/Artistic: Serving as a means of personal expression and artistic exploration.
• Educational: Promoting skill development, creativity, and problem-solving.

Usage Scenarios

• Hobby/Recreation: Crafting as a leisure activity for personal enjoyment and stress relief.
• Professional Practice: Craftspeople selling their work through galleries, markets, online platforms, or custom orders.
• Art Therapy: Utilizing crafts as a therapeutic tool for emotional and psychological well-being.
• Educational Settings: Incorporating crafts into school curricula to teach various skills and concepts.
• Cultural Preservation: Maintaining traditional craft techniques and knowledge across generations.
• DIY & Home Decor: Creating personalized items for the home and gifting.

Common Types of Crafts

• Textile Arts: Knitting, crochet, weaving, quilting, embroidery, sewing, dyeing, batik.
• Pottery & Ceramics: Wheel throwing, hand-building, sculpting, glazing.
• Woodworking: Carving, turning, furniture making, joinery.
• Jewelry Making: Beading, wire wrapping, metal smithing, silversmithing.
• Paper Crafts: Origami, paper mache, quilling, card making, scrapbooking.
• Painting & Drawing: Watercolor, oil painting, acrylic painting, sketching, calligraphy.
• Sculpture: Carving, modeling, casting, assemblage.
• Glassworking: Glassblowing, stained glass, mosaic.
• Basketry: Weaving with natural fibers.
• Candle Making: Creating candles from wax and fragrances.
• Soap Making: Creating soap from oils and lye.
• Mixed Media: Combining various materials and techniques.
• Origami: The art of paper folding, often associated with Japanese traditions.

The term "crafts" is broad and requires further specification for accurate HS code classification. Based on the provided reference material, several HS codes may be relevant depending on the specific materials and nature of the crafts. Here's a breakdown of potential classifications:

• 7326908688: Other articles of iron or steel. This code covers other articles of iron or steel, with a total tax rate of 82.9%. The reference material notes a 25.0%加征关税 for steel and aluminum products, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025. This would apply if the crafts are made primarily of iron or steel.
• 7419800900: Other articles of copper. This code applies to other articles of copper, specifically cloth (including endless bands), grill and netting, of copper wire; expanded metal of copper, with a total tax rate of 58.0%. A 25.0%加征关税 applies, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
• 7419805050: Other articles of copper. This code covers other articles of copper, with a total tax rate of 55.0%. A 25.0%加征关税 applies, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
• 4602900000: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from articles of heading 4601; articles of loofah. This code has a total tax rate of 58.5%, with a 25.0%加征关税 increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
• 4602190500: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from articles of heading 4601; articles of loofah, specifically of vegetable materials: Other: Fishing baskets or creels. This code has a total tax rate of 60.0%, with a 25.0%加征关税 increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
• 9601908000: Worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by molding): Other: Other. This code has a total tax rate of 41.2%, with a 7.5%加征关税 increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
• 9601902000: Worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by molding): Other: Worked shell and articles thereof. This code has a total tax rate of 37.5%, with a 7.5%加征关税 increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.

Important Note: The classification of "crafts" heavily depends on the constituent materials. If the crafts are made of materials not listed above, a different HS code may be applicable.

Regarding HS code 9601908000 and 9601902000, please note that articles made from ivory, bone, or shell may require verification of material origin and compliance with relevant trade regulations.