Unprocessed Steel Tubular Rivets for Bookbinding from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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