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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare intended use on leather goods explicitly in commercial documents
• Test for lead content compliance with CPSIA if for children's accessories