Unprocessed Steel Tubular Rivets for Bookbinding from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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