Find HS Code and trade information for metal ornament

Metal Ornament

Metal ornaments are decorative objects crafted from various metals, serving aesthetic and often symbolic purposes. Their creation spans millennia, reflecting cultural practices, artistic styles, and technological advancements.

Materials

A wide range of metals are employed in the creation of ornaments, each imparting unique characteristics:

• Precious Metals: Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are highly valued for their luster, malleability, and resistance to corrosion. Often used in fine jewelry, religious artifacts, and commemorative pieces.
• Base Metals: Copper, brass, bronze, iron, and tin are more affordable and commonly used in larger ornaments, sculptures, and architectural details. These metals may be coated or alloyed to improve appearance and durability.
• Alloys: Combinations of metals, such as sterling silver (silver and copper) or stainless steel (iron, chromium, and nickel), offer enhanced strength, corrosion resistance, or color.
• Specialty Metals: Aluminum, titanium, and other alloys are used in modern ornaments where lightweight or high strength is required.

Purpose & Function

The primary function of metal ornaments is decorative, but their purposes extend beyond aesthetics:

• Adornment: Personal jewelry (necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets), clothing embellishments (buttons, buckles), and body modification (piercings, implants).
• Religious & Ceremonial: Statues, icons, crosses, chalices, and other objects used in worship or ritualistic practices.
• Commemorative: Medals, trophies, plaques, and sculptures created to honor achievements, events, or individuals.
• Symbolic Representation: Ornaments can embody cultural beliefs, social status, or personal values through their design and imagery.
• Architectural Enhancement: Decorative metalwork integrated into buildings, furniture, or gates.

Usage Scenarios

Metal ornaments find application in diverse settings:

• Personal Use: Everyday wear of jewelry, display of collectibles, or gifting.
• Religious Institutions: Churches, temples, mosques, and other places of worship.
• Public Spaces: Museums, galleries, parks, and monuments.
• Residential & Commercial Interiors: Decorative accents, furniture embellishments, or lighting fixtures.
• Special Events: Awards ceremonies, weddings, or cultural festivals.

Common Types

The variety of metal ornaments is extensive, categorized by technique, style, or function:

• Jewelry: Rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pendants, brooches, and cufflinks.
• Sculptures: Figurative or abstract works created using casting, forging, or welding techniques.
• Religious Icons: Statues, crosses, and other devotional objects.
• Medals & Badges: Commemorative awards or symbols of affiliation.
• Tableware: Decorative trays, bowls, and cutlery.
• Architectural Metalwork: Gates, railings, balconies, and decorative panels.
• Filigree: Delicate ornamental work created using fine metal threads.
• Cloisonné: Decorative technique involving enamel fused onto metal with wire partitions.
• Repoussé & Chasing: Techniques for creating raised or recessed designs on metal surfaces.
• Enamelwork: Application of vitreous enamel to metal surfaces for color and decoration.
• Metal Casting: Creating ornaments by pouring molten metal into molds.

Metal ornaments can fall under several classifications depending on the material, precious metal content, and specific function. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 7113111000: This code covers articles of jewelry and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; specifically, of precious metal (whether or not plated or clad with precious metal); of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal; rope, curb, cable, chain and similar articles produced in continuous lengths. These articles may be cut to specific lengths and set with imitation pearls or imitation gemstones, suitable for use in the manufacture of articles provided for in this heading. The tax rate is a base tariff of 6.3%, an additional tariff of 7.5%, and a tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 43.8%.

• 7113195045: This code covers articles of jewelry and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal; of other precious metal, whether or not plated or clad with precious metal; other; other of ISO standard platinum. The tax rate is a base tariff of 5.5%, an additional tariff of 7.5%, and a tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 43.0%.

• 7115906000: This code covers other articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other; other; other. The tax rate is a base tariff of 4.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and a tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 59.0%.

• 7115903000: This code covers other articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other; other; of gold, including metal clad with gold. The tax rate is a base tariff of 3.9%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and a tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 58.9%.

• 8306290000: This code covers bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal; statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal; photograph, picture or similar frames, of base metal; mirrors of base metal; and base metal parts thereof; statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof; other. The tax rate is a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 0.0%, and a tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 30.0%.

• 8306210000: This code covers bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal; statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal; photograph, picture or similar frames, of base metal; mirrors of base metal; and base metal parts thereof; statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof; plated with precious metal, and parts thereof. The tax rate is a base tariff of 4.5%, an additional tariff of 7.5%, and a tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 42.0%.

It is important to determine whether the ornament is made of precious metal (gold, silver, platinum) or base metal. If it is plated with precious metal, the code 8306210000 may be applicable. If it is made of base metal, 8306290000 is more appropriate.