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HS code for number plates, complete and numbers - base metal
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “number plates, complete and numbers - base metal” points to heading 8310: sign-plates, nameplates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for 8310; the duty is 2.7%.
8310 is a single line in the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, where the duty is 2.7%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for 8310; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK specific or compound duty Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU 2.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 2.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada 7% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 10% – 15% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 12.5% 
Brazil 16% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 10% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 17 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 15% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line See also
- dog tags, of base metal
- key tags, of base metal
- name plates, base metal
- shop signs, of base metal
- sign plates, base metal, complete
- horticultural labels, of base metal
- vehicle number plates, of base metal
- letter plates, complete and letters, of base metal
- motor vehicle parts and accessories -sign plates, base metal
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for number plates, complete and numbers - base metal?
Number plates, complete and numbers - base metal are classified under 8310 (Sign-plates, nameplates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other…) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.