Hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures

CN code 830250 covers hat-racks, coat-racks, brackets and similar articles of base metal. This dedicated subheading includes freestanding coat and hat stands with one or more hooks or arms, multi-hook wall rails and coat racks designed for mounting on walls or doors, corridor and entrance hall coat trees, and similar articles whose primary function is to provide suspended storage for outer garments and headwear. Products must be made of base metals such as steel (plain, stainless or powder-coated), cast iron, wrought iron, aluminium or brass. The design spectrum ranges from minimal industrial styles in black powder-coated steel and brushed stainless through Scandinavian and mid-century designs, to ornate Victorian-style cast-iron coat stands. Both domestic and commercial products are covered, including coat racks for hotel lobbies, office reception areas, restaurant cloakrooms and gymnasium changing facilities, provided they are self-contained base-metal articles rather than built-in furniture components. As a specific subheading, CN 830250 takes precedence over the residual CN 830249 whenever an article serves the defined function of storing hats and outer garments.

Freestanding coat and hat stands classified under CN 830250 are among the most recognisable products in this subheading. Typically constructed from steel tube, cast iron or wrought iron with individual hooks at upper and mid levels, they may incorporate umbrella holders or shoe shelves at the base. Wall-mounted multi-hook rails, ranging from simple Shaker-peg rails to industrial pipe-style rails with multiple cast hooks, are widely used in kitchens, hallways and workshops. Premium hotel coat racks in brushed chrome or satin stainless steel, designed for door-back mounting, represent a significant commercial segment. At the decorative end of the market, cast-iron or wrought-iron coat trees in loft, industrial and art nouveau styles are sold through furniture and interior design retailers. Channels of distribution include furniture chains, interior homeware stores, contract furniture suppliers for the hospitality sector and an increasing volume of online marketplace transactions for both consumer and business buyers. The category spans a wide price range, from budget zinc-alloy hooks sold in DIY stores to precision-polished brass coat trees for luxury residential and hospitality projects.

Importers of goods under CN 830250 should confirm that the products are self-contained articles of base metal whose primary function is the storage of hats and outer garments. Where a coat rack is sold as part of a flat-pack furniture set with multiple non-metal components, classification may shift to CN 830242 (furniture fittings and mountings). Articles in which a textile or plastic component constitutes the main structural element may fall outside Chapter 83 entirely. The commercial invoice should describe the product clearly, specifying the base-metal construction and the standalone nature of the article. As with all Chapter 83 hardware, importers should consult the TARIC database for current duty rates, applicable preferential trade agreements and any trade defence measures that may apply to base metal articles from the country of supply. Customs value includes the transaction price and all freight and insurance costs to the EU frontier. Binding Tariff Information application to the national customs authority resolves any residual doubt about the correct subheading and provides legal certainty for future shipments.

CN code 8302 50 covers hat-racks and coat-racks. Fittings and mountings imported into the EU are subject to TARIC duty rates. Building fittings require compliance with the Construction Products Regulation EU 305/2011 and harmonised EN standards. Furniture and vehicle fittings must meet relevant sector standards. Customs clearance requires commercial invoice and declaration of conformity.