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8308.90.60.00/Plastic-Coated Metal Buckle/Japan

Plastic-Coated Metal Buckle from Japan

Base metal buckle with plastic coating for apparel belts, enhancing color and grip. Still classified under HTS 8308.90.60.00 as primarily base metal for clothing accessories. The coating is secondary to metal structure.

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%
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Import Tips

• Document metal as chief material by weight per HTS rules

• Test coating durability to ensure it doesn't qualify as plastic dominant

• Label with both materials for accurate duty assessment

Plastic-Coated Metal Buckle from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8308.90.60.00