Rough Steel Eyelets for Canvas Shoes from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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