# Brass and metal home décor from India: process, clusters and QA

> How brass and metal home décor are made in India, step by step, and where: Moradabad, Aligarh and Jodhpur. QA tests, HS heading and lead times.

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Product guide

# Brass & metal home décor. How India makes them.

Brass and metal home décor is best sourced from Moradabad, Aligarh, Jodhpur and Jamnagar. Indian artisans cast, spin, chase and finish brass, aluminium, iron and copper into vases, lamps, bowls, candle holders, wall art and accent furniture.

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6
    process steps

4
    mapped clusters

8306
    typical HS heading

Where India makes it · **Brass & metal home décor**4 clusters

  * __Clusters for this product
  *  __Other clusters

The manufacturing chain

## How it is made, in 6 steps.

The sequence Indian factories follow, from raw material to an approved part ready to ship.

  1. **Design & sampling**Sketch to master sample
  2. **Sand or die casting** Brass, aluminium or iron
  3. **Hand finishing** Chasing, engraving, polishing
  4. **Plating & lacquer**Antique, nickel, copper or PVD finishes
  5. **Assembly** Glass, wood or marble components fitted
  6. **Drop-tested packing** Retail-ready cartons

Key facts

## What buyers plan around.

Typical HS heading
    8306 (ornaments of base metal), 7419 (articles of copper and brass), 9405 (lamps)  
[Check 8306 in the HS code finder](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/hs-code-finder/?q=8306)

Lead time
    Samples 2–4 weeks, production 6–10 weeks

India's edge
    Moradabad's generations of metal craft let buyers get hand-finished décor at scale, with a wide choice of metals and finishes.

Materials
    

  * [Brass, copper and bronze](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/brass-and-copper/)
  * [Aluminium](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/aluminium/)
  * [Cast iron (grey and ductile)](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/cast-iron/)
  * [Glass](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/glass/)
  * [Natural stone and marble](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/natural-stone-marble/)
  * [Wood, bamboo and cane](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/wood-bamboo-and-cane/)

Process families
    

  * [Metalware & brass](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/metalware-and-brass/)
  * [Casting & foundry](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/casting-and-foundry/)

Where to source

## The clusters that make it.

Listed in the order buyers usually start. Each page covers the nearest ports and neighbouring clusters.

[ Uttar Pradesh Major cluster **Moradabad** Brass & metal handicrafts, iron & aluminium décor, EPNS ware Metalware & brassSheet metal & fabrication ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/moradabad/)[ Uttar Pradesh Major cluster **Aligarh** Locks, builder hardware, brass hardware Hand tools & hardwareCasting & foundryMetalware & brass ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/aligarh/)[ Rajasthan Major cluster **Jodhpur** Solid-wood furniture, iron & wood handicrafts Wood, cane & furnitureMetalware & brass ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/jodhpur/)[ Gujarat Major cluster **Jamnagar** Brass parts & fittings Metalware & brassMachining & precisionCasting & foundry ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/jamnagar/)

Quality

## Tests we plan for.

The checks that usually sit in the inspection plan for this product. We agree the final list with you against your drawing and market.

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  * Finish and lacquer durability (humidity test)
  * Lead content for food-contact items
  * Weight and dimensions
  * Drop test on packed cartons
  * Visual check against approved sample

Brass & metal home décor questions

## Straight answers.

Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot.

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### What finishes can Moradabad exporters do?

Antique brass, nickel, copper, gold, black, powder coat, enamel and PVD are all common.

### Is solid brass more expensive than brass-plated iron?

Yes. Solid brass costs more but lasts longer and can be re-polished; plated iron or aluminium is lighter and cheaper.

### How do I stop tarnish in transit?

Ask for lacquer protection, anti-tarnish paper, silica gel and sealed poly bags.

More product guides

## Related products.

[6 steps**Décor lighting and lamps** Moradabad, Firozabad, Jodhpur](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/decor-lighting/)[6 steps**Pump and valve components** Coimbatore, Rajkot, Ahmedabad](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/pump-valve-components/)[6 steps**Brass hardware and fittings** Jamnagar, Aligarh, Rewari](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/brass-hardware-fittings/)

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