Brass Home Decor
Decorative brass objects — candle holders, figurines, bowls and accents.
Sourcing brass home decor from India
Crafted in Brass, Brass Home Decor sit within India's handicrafts & home decor export base, produced across Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh). Moradabad anchors the supply, with its own FOB, MOQ and lead-time economics listed below.
Indicative pricing runs $3.00–$25.00 per unit at minimum orders from 150 units, with 35–55-day production lead times before ocean freight. Under India's RoDTEP scheme, exporters recover 1.4% of FOB in embedded-duty refunds — part of why landed cost runs about 20% below comparable China sourcing. For customs, brass home decor are classified under HS 8306.
A buyer's guide to sourcing brass home decor from India
Practical detail for importers — what to check on quality, how the product varies, and the compliance and documentation that applies in export markets.
What to inspect before shipment
Moradabad is India's brass city, and quality varies widely. Inspect casting or sheet-work finish for pinholes and rough seams, the evenness of plating or lacquer, and the durability of any antique or patina finish. Confirm whether items are solid brass or brass-plated, and check weight against spec — under-weight castings are a common cost-cutting shortcut.
Variants and customization
The cluster produces vases, lanterns, figurines, trays and decorative accents in polished, antique, nickel and powder-coated finishes. Customization covers size, finish, engraving and lacquer protection against tarnish. Specify whether you need a protective lacquer (lower maintenance) or raw brass (which patinas over time), as this drives both look and after-sales expectations.
Compliance and export documentation
Decorative (non-food-contact) brass under HS 8306 carries standard documentation. Any item that could contact food or the mouth, or that is sold as children's product, may trigger lead and heavy-metal limits (US CPSIA, EU REACH) — request material compliance for those uses. Confirm lacquer/coating safety data where relevant.
Where to source brass home decor
India vs the alternatives
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Import brass home decor to your market
Duty access, freight transit and landed economics for shipping brass home decor from India to your country.
Buyer FAQ
Sourcing brass home decor from India — FAQs
- Minimum order quantities for Brass Home Decor typically run 150–500 units, with pilot runs negotiable on first orders.
- Indicative FOB pricing is $3.00–$25.00 per unit, about 20% below comparable China landed cost once tariffs and India's RoDTEP refund are factored in.
- Plan for 35–55 days production plus ocean transit. Brass Home Decor is classified under HS 8306.
- The primary hub is Moradabad, though several clusters produce it. Each hub page lists its own FOB, MOQ and lead-time economics.
Indian exporters in this category
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