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
13.9%
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
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