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HS Code 8306 covers bells, gongs, non-electric door chimes, statuettes, and other ornaments of base metal; photograph/picture frames of base metal; mirrors of base metal. The classification distinguishes between bells/gongs/chimes (8306.10), statuettes/ornaments (8306.21-8306.29), and photo/picture frames/mirrors (8306.30). This decorative metalware category includes non-functional or limited-function items primarily valued for aesthetic contribution. Products range from simple picture frames to elaborate decorative sculptures and traditional ceremonial items. Manufacturing processes include casting, stamping, spinning, embossing, and various finishing operations including plating, patination, painting, or other decorative surface treatments. Unlike functional hardware, these items derive primary value from appearance rather than mechanical utility. This division represents both mass-produced decorative accessories and artisanal metalcraft traditions creating distinctive ornamental objects, providing consumers with durable decorative elements that leverage metallic materials' unique aesthetic qualities including luster, weight, and tactile characteristics.