Zinc Eyelets for Shoes
Pressed zinc eyelets for lacing in footwear, providing reinforced grommets. Classified in HTS 8308.90.90.00 as eyelets of base metal for footwear. Essential for boot and sneaker construction.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.7% | +37.5% | 40.2% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 2.7% | +60.0% | 62.7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If attached to finished shoe uppers
Parts of footwear classify under Chapter 64.
If for general caps or stoppers
Stoppers/caps of base metal are in heading 8309.
If aluminum eyelets for non-apparel
Aluminum articles shift to Chapter 76.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide shoe assembly diagrams in documentation to prove footwear end-use
• Test for corrosion resistance; declare alloy composition accurately
• Separate from lace sets to avoid classification as completed articles
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