Steel Beads for Leather Bags

Small steel beads for decorative stitching on leather handbags, purses, and travel accessories. HTS 8308.90.3000 covers base metal beads used on 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.

8308.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If functioning as tubular rivets

Rivets for assembly rather than pure decoration classified separately in 8308.20.

4202.92.10.00Higher: 38.4% vs 35%

If permanently attached to finished travel goods

Integral parts of leather articles classified with the good in Chapter 42.

7318.15.20Same rate: 35%

If larger and used as machine-made links

Bigger steel articles may fall under Chapter 73 iron/steel screws, nuts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare intended use on leather goods explicitly in commercial documents

• Test for lead content compliance with CPSIA if for children's accessories