Steel Bifurcated Rivets for Handbag Straps from China
Unfinished bifurcated rivets of iron or steel for attaching straps to leather handbags and travel goods. HTS 8308.20.30.00 applies as they are not brightened, lathed, or machined, fitting for leather goods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Use material test reports confirming iron/steel content and rough finish for CBP verification
• Separate from finished bags in shipments to avoid set classification and higher duties
• Watch for plating; any finish could reclassify to 8308.20.60.00