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Steel Beads for Leather Bags from Japan

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.

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

• Declare intended use on leather goods explicitly in commercial documents

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