Base metals generally refer to metals other than precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum. Due to its active chemical properties, it is widely used in the metallurgical industry. From blades for machine tools in the aerospace industry, electrodes for welding in the automotive industry, down to various knives used in the kitchen at home... It can be said that they are widely used and can be seen everywhere.

Due to the variety, the corresponding tariff numbers and standard declaration requirements for such commodities in the import and export process are different.

1. Knives and blades for machines or mechanical appliances for metal working Error examples and explanations Product name declaration: "broach blade Declaration in the specification and model column: "Use: Material for metal processing: High-speed steel Type: Whether the machine broach is plated or coated: Uncoated Brand: xxx" Declaration classification: classified as cemented carbide steel tax number 8208.1011 or 8208.1019 Case Description: Misclassification, should be classified under tax number 8208.1090. The declared material is high-speed steel, which is not made of cemented carbide and should not be classified as 8208.1011 or 8208.1019 of cemented carbide steel.

2. Interchangeable tools for hand tools and machine tools Error examples and explanations Product name declaration: "Drill" Declaration in the specification and model column: "Use: Drilling Material: Tungsten Alloy Type: Whether the drill has working parts: without working parts Brand: xxx Model: xxx" Declaration classification: classified under tax number 8207.5090 Case Description: Misclassification, should be classified as 8207.1. Use declaration "drilling", non-drilling tools, cannot be classified in 8207.5.

3. Knives with cutting edges and their blades Error examples and explanations Product name declaration: "Gift Knife" Declaration in the specification and model column: "Material: Stainless Steel Type: Folding Knife Style: Whether the blade is fixed or not a complete set: Complete set Brand: xxx" Declaration classification: classified under tax number 8211.9300. Case description: Classification error, should be classified under tax number 8211.1000. The declaration specification is displayed as a complete set of knives, which should be classified as a complete set of goods according to the tariff declaration.

4. Electrodes, electrodes, welding wires, etc. made of base metal or cemented carbide Error examples and explanations Product name declaration: "electrode" Declaration in the specification and model column: "Use: Material for arc welding: Base metal Type: Electrode state: Coated with flux Brand: No brand" Declaration classification: classified under tax number 8311.3000. Case Description: Classification error, should be classified under tax number 8311.1000. The declaration "for arc welding" and "coating with flux", not for brazing or gas welding, should not be classified under heading 8311.3000, but should be classified according to the tariff list.