Brass Dressmaker's Eyelets

Small brass eyelets used in garments for lace-up closures, such as in corsets or shoes. These fall under HTS 8308.10.00.00 as eyelets of base metal for clothing and footwear. They are typically installed with a grommet tool for reinforced holes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+35.0%37.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇩🇪Germany2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇯🇵Japan2.9%+10.0%12.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8309.90.00Lower: 37.6% vs 37.9%

If used for handbag straps or belts

Eyelets for leather accessories may fall under 8309 as stoppers or caps for bags.

6406.10Lower: 14.5% vs 37.9%

If part of finished footwear uppers

Pre-installed eyelets on shoe uppers classify with the footwear in Chapter 64.

7616.10Lower: 16% vs 37.9%

If made of aluminum instead of brass

Aluminum eyelets shift to Chapter 76 for aluminum articles of a kind used in apparel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide samples and end-use declarations to confirm classification for apparel vs. marine hardware

• Check for anti-tarnish coatings; declare if they alter metal composition significantly