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 CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 37.7%

If attached to finished shoe uppers

Parts of footwear classify under Chapter 64.

8309.90.00Lower: 37.6% vs 37.7%

If for general caps or stoppers

Stoppers/caps of base metal are in heading 8309.

7616.10Lower: 16% vs 37.7%

If aluminum eyelets for non-apparel

Aluminum articles shift to Chapter 76.

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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