Find product classification and trade information for BADGE

Okay, let's break down the HS codes and tax implications for these "BADGE" declarations. It appears you have a variety of badge types made from different materials. Here's a detailed analysis:

Understanding HS Codes: A Quick Guide

HS codes are standardized, internationally recognized codes used to classify traded products. The first two digits generally indicate the chapter, the next two the subheading, and further digits provide more specific details.

Here's a breakdown of the codes you provided, categorized by material, with tax details and recommendations:

1. Iron or Steel Badges (Chapter 73)

• HS Code: 7326.90.35.00 - Other articles of iron or steel; Containers of a kind normally carried on the person, in the pocket or in the handbag.
  • Tax: Basic Duty: 7.8%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%. Post April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30% for steel/aluminum products. Total Tax: 87.8%
  • Recommendation: Confirm the exact steel alloy composition. The 30% additional tariff post-April 2, 2025, is specifically for steel/aluminum.

2. Copper Badges (Chapter 74)

• HS Code: 7419.80.15.00 - Other articles of copper; Containers of a kind normally carried on the person, in the pocket or in the handbag.
  • Tax: Basic Duty: 3.0%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%. Post April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30%. Total Tax: 58.0%
  • Recommendation: Ensure the copper purity is accurately declared.

3. Nickel Badges (Chapter 75)

• HS Code: 7508.90.50.00 - Other articles of nickel; Other.
  • Tax: Basic Duty: 3.0%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%. Post April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30%. Total Tax: 58.0%
  • Recommendation: Confirm the nickel content and any alloy composition.

4. Sign Plates/Name Plates (Chapter 83)

• HS Code: 8310.00.00.00 - Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405.
  • Tax: Basic Duty: 0.0%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%. Post April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30%. Total Tax: 55.0%
  • Recommendation: Verify these are not considered furniture parts (heading 9405), as that would change the classification.

5. Plastics Badges (Chapter 39)

• HS Code: 3926.90.99.89 - Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914; Other; Other Other.
  • Tax: Basic Duty: 5.3%, Additional Tariff: 7.5%. Post April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30%. Total Tax: 42.8%
  • Recommendation: Specify the exact type of plastic used (e.g., PVC, PET, polypropylene).

6. Ion-Exchange Resins (Chapter 39)

• HS Code: 3914.00.60.00 - Ion-exchangers based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913, in primary forms; Other.
  • Tax: Basic Duty: 3.9%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%. Post April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30%. Total Tax: 58.9%
  • Recommendation: Confirm this is truly an ion-exchange resin and not another type of plastic.

7 & 8. Textile Labels/Badges - Woven (Chapter 58)

• HS Codes: 5807.10.05.10 & 5807.10.05.20 - Labels, badges and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered; Woven; Labels; Of cotton or man-made fibers Of cotton (369) & Other (669).

  • Tax: Basic Duty: 7.9%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%. Post April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30%. Total Tax: 62.9%
  • Recommendation: Confirm the fiber composition (cotton vs. man-made fibers).

• HS Code: 5807.10.15.00 - Labels, badges and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered; Woven; Labels; Other.

  • Tax: Basic Duty: 4.5%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%. Post April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30%. Total Tax: 59.5%

9-12. Textile Labels/Badges - Woven (Chapter 58) - Further Breakdown

• HS Codes: 5807.10.20.10, 5807.10.20.20, 5807.10.20.90 - Labels, badges and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered; Woven; Other Of cotton, Of man-made fibers, Other.
  • Tax: Basic Duty: 3.3%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%. Post April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30%. Total Tax: 58.3%

13-16. Textile Labels/Badges - Other (Chapter 58)

• HS Codes: 5807.90.05.10, 5807.90.05.20, 5807.90.15.00, 5807.90.20.10, 5807.90.20.20, 5807.90.20.90 - Labels, badges and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered; Other; Labels; Of cotton or man-made fibers Of cotton (369), Other (669), Other, Of cotton, Of man-made fibers, Other.
  • Tax: Basic Duty: 3.3%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%. Post April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30%. Total Tax: 58.3%

Important Considerations:

• Material Composition: The most crucial factor is accurately declaring the material composition. Small changes in composition can lead to different HS code classifications.
• April 2, 2025 Tariff Changes: Be aware of the upcoming tariff increases on steel/aluminum and other materials.
• Certifications: Depending on the end-use of the badges, you may need certifications (e.g., safety standards, origin certificates).
• Valuation: Ensure the declared value is accurate, as customs will assess duties based on this value.

To help me refine this further, could you provide:

• Specific material composition for each badge type? (e.g., "70% PVC, 30% cotton")
• End-use of the badges? (e.g., promotional items, safety badges, clothing labels)
• Country of Origin?

I hope this detailed breakdown is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.