8306.30.00.00 - Photograph, picture or similar frames; mirrors; and parts thereof

This HTS category, 8306.30.00.00, encompasses photograph, picture, or similar frames, as well as mirrors, when these articles are made of base metal or have significant base metal components that determine their classification. This also includes parts of such frames and mirrors. The primary function of these items is ornamental or functional for displaying images or for reflection. Examples include picture frames designed to hold photographs or artwork, decorative mirrors with base metal frames, and vanity mirrors with a base metal stand.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 8306.10.00.00, which specifically covers nonelectric bells, gongs, and similar articles of base metal. While both fall under the broader heading of miscellaneous articles of base metal, 8306.30.00.00 focuses exclusively on items designed for framing and reflection, whereas 8306.10.00.00 deals with sound-producing devices. It also differs from the preceding sibling category, which covers statuettes and other ornaments of base metal, by specifying frames and mirrors rather than freestanding decorative figures.

As a leaf node in the HTS system, there are no further subcategories under 8306.30.00.00. Therefore, the classification of an article within this code hinges on its primary identity as a frame or mirror of base metal, or a part thereof. The material composition, specifically the presence of base metal as a principal component, is a key determinant for inclusion in this category.