Brass Belt Buckle from Japan
A polished brass buckle designed for use on leather belts, featuring a frame with a prong clasp for securing the belt end. It falls under HTS 8308.90.60.00 as a buckle of base metal used for clothing accessories like belts. The durable construction makes it suitable for everyday fashion wear.
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
• Verify base metal composition (e.g
• brass, zinc alloy) via lab testing to confirm classification under Chapter 83
• Include detailed product specs and end-use documentation to avoid misclassification as jewelry parts
• Check for anti-dumping duties on specific base metal imports from certain countries