Nickel-Plated Tubular Rivets for Belts
Nickel-plated steel tubular rivets are used to reinforce leather belts and secure buckles. Their hollow shank flares during installation, providing a strong, corrosion-resistant fastening. These rivets qualify under tariff item 8308.20.00 as tubular rivets of base metal for use in leather goods.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported with buckles as a set
Clasps, buckles, and similar articles of base metal are classified under 8308.10.00 when presented together.
If the rivets are solid, not tubular
Solid rivets of iron or steel fall under heading 73.17, not tubular or bifurcated rivets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rivets are classified as tubular rivets of base metal, not as parts of general use under Section XV
• Declare the base metal composition (e.g
• steel) accurately on customs documents
• Verify if the goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
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