Steel Tubular Rivets for Leather Belts

These unprocessed steel tubular rivets are used to secure straps on leather belts and accessories. They fall under HTS 8308.20.30.00 as tubular rivets of iron or steel that are not brightened, lathed, or machined, suitable for clothing and leather goods.

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.

8308.20.60.00Same rate: 35%

If brightened, lathed, or machined

Surface treatments like brightening or machining shift classification to other subheadings in 8308.20.

7317.00.30.00Same rate: 35%

If for general mechanical or industrial assembly, not apparel/leather

Rivets for non-specific end uses like machinery fall under iron/steel rivets in Chapter 73.

4203.30.00.00Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If imported as integral part of finished leather belts

If rivets are attached and imported within completed leather articles, they classify with the article.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify rivets meet 'not brightened, not lathed, not machined' criteria via mill certificates to avoid reclassification

Include detailed invoices specifying use for leather goods and base metal composition for smooth customs clearance