HS code for pet ID tag
The U.S. HS code for a pet ID tag is usually 8310.00.00.00 (metal), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal | 8310.00.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 8310.00.00.00: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405
What decides the code
A pet ID tag is a small base metal plate engraved with letters or numbers, classified under heading 8310 as a sign or name plate of base metal.
- Base metal construction puts the tag in heading 8310, which covers sign plates, name plates and similar plates of base metal.
- The tag carries letters, numbers or symbols for identification, which matches the symbols and plates named in heading 8310.
- A tag made of plastic or another nonmetal material would not fall in heading 8310 and would move to a different heading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the tag as jewelry under heading 7117 is wrong because the tag is an identification plate, not a personal ornament.
- Putting the tag in heading 9405 is wrong because that heading covers lamps and lighting fittings, which heading 8310 expressly excludes.
- Treating the tag as a part of a collar or harness is wrong because the tag is a separate base metal plate classified on its own.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8310.00.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Metal
- CN 8310 00 00, 2.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a pet ID tag?
The U.S. HTS code for a pet ID tag is usually 8310.00.00.00 (metal). The first six digits, 8310.00, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a pet ID tag from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8310.00.00.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 8310.00.00.00Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405
- Heading 8310Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.