Brass Bifurcated Rivets for Jeans from China
Brass bifurcated rivets split legs that expand to clinch fabric securely, commonly used for pocket reinforcements on denim jeans and clothing. Their decorative finish matches apparel hardware. Falls under HTS 8308.20.60.00 as bifurcated rivets for clothing.
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
• Provide samples and technical specs to customs for verification as bifurcated type versus solid rivets
• Label shipments clearly as 'for clothing use' to prevent misclassification as general fasteners
• Avoid importing pre-attached to fabric; bulk rivets qualify for this code, assembled garments do not