Rough Steel Eyelets for Canvas Shoes

Tubular steel eyelets in unfinished form for lacing canvas footwear and sneakers. They qualify for HTS 8308.20.30.00 as unbrightened, unlathred, unmachined base metal components designed for shoes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8308.20Same rate: 35%

If of aluminum rather than steel

Aluminum eyelets for similar uses fall under the specific aluminum subheading in 8308.20.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If permanently attached to imported uppers or soles

Eyelets as parts of finished footwear or uppers classify with the shoe in Chapter 64.

7616.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If aluminum profile nails or rivets for general use

Similar fasteners of aluminum without apparel/footwear specification go to Chapter 76.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document intended use for footwear with buyer contracts to support classification under clothing/footwear fittings

Conduct surface inspections pre-shipment to ensure no unintended machining occurs during production