Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the like, of base metal, of a kind used for clothing or clothing accessories, footwear, jewelry, wrist watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods or saddlery or for other made up articles; tubular or bifurcated rivets, of base metal; beads and spangles, of base metal
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Heading 8308 covers base metal fastening and trim articles used on clothing, footwear, jewelry, watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery and similar made-up articles. It covers hooks, eyes and eyelets; tubular or bifurcated rivets; and other items such as beads, spangles, buckles and buckle clasps. The lines are split first by article type into 8308.10, 8308.20 and 8308.90, with 8308.90 split again into beads and spangles, buckles and buckle clasps, and other.
Products in this heading
- Metal hooks and eyes for clothing closures
- Metal eyelets for footwear, bags or tarpaulins
- Tubular rivets for leather goods or luggage
- Bifurcated rivets for made-up articles
- Base metal buckles and buckle clasps for belts or straps
- Base metal beads and spangles for apparel or craft articles
- Base metal clasps and frames with clasps for travel goods or leather goods
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the exact article: hook, eye, eyelet, tubular or bifurcated rivet, bead, spangle, buckle, buckle clasp, or other base metal fitting.
- Confirm the article is of base metal and of a kind used for clothing or accessories, footwear, jewelry, watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery, or other made-up articles.
- For rivets, check whether they are tubular or bifurcated and whether they are iron or steel and not brightened, not lathed and not machined.
- For 8308.90, choose beads and spangles; buckles and buckle clasps and parts; or other.
- Check whether a clasp incorporates a lock; lock-incorporating clasps belong in heading 8301.
Often confused with
- Heading 8301Padlocks and locks, and clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks
Locks and lock-incorporating clasps are classified in heading 8301, not 8308.
- Heading 8302Base metal mountings and fittings for furniture, doors, trunks or saddlery
Mountings and fittings of this kind are classified in heading 8302.
- Heading 8305Paper clips, letter clips and staples in strips
Office articles and staples in strips go to heading 8305.
- Heading 8306Base metal statuettes, ornaments, photograph frames and mirrors
Ornaments, frames and mirrors of base metal are in heading 8306.
- Heading 8309Bottle caps, crown corks and other metal stoppers and lids
Packing accessories and caps or lids are in heading 8309.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for metal hooks and eyes used on clothing?
Hooks, eyes and eyelets of base metal are classified in 8308.10.00.00; the general (MFN) rate is 1.1¢/kg + 2.9%.
What is the duty on base metal buckles?
Base metal buckles and buckle clasps, and parts thereof, fall in 8308.90.60.00; the general (MFN) rate is 3.9%. Other articles in 8308.90.90.00 carry a general (MFN) rate of 2.7%.
How do I classify tubular rivets of iron or steel?
Tubular or bifurcated rivets of iron or steel that are not brightened, not lathed and not machined are classified in 8308.20.30.00; the general (MFN) rate is Free. Other tubular or bifurcated rivets go in 8308.20.60.00, also at a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 8308
- 8308.10.00.00Hooks, eyes and eyelets1.1¢/kg + 2.9%
- 8308.20.30.00Of iron or steel and not brightened, not lathed and not machinedFree
- 8308.20.60.00Tubular or bifurcated rivets / OtherFree
- 8308.90.30.00Beads and spangles of base metalFree
- 8308.90.60.00Buckles and buckle clasps, and parts thereof3.9%
- 8308.90.90.00Other2.7%