Unprocessed Steel Tubular Rivets for Bookbinding

Rough tubular rivets of steel used to bind covers on hardcover books and albums. They are classified under HTS 8308.20.30.00 for unmachined base metal rivets suitable for books.

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.

8308.90.90.00Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If other base metal beads, spangles, or novelties

Decorative or spangle-like rivets classify under the broader 8308.90 for other articles.

4820.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If exercise books or albums with attached fittings

If rivets are part of imported books, they follow the paper product's classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'for bookbinding use' on commercial invoices to align with HTS end-use description

Ensure no lathing marks; rough stamping is acceptable but machining voids this subheading

Bundle sizes matter; retail packs may face different statistical reporting