Clasps — HTS 8308
Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the like, of base metal, of a kind used for clothing or clothing accessories, footwear, jewelry, wrist watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods or saddlery or for other made up articles; tubular or bifurcated rivets, of base metal; beads and spangles, of base metal
Chapter 83 › Heading 8308
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8308 is a broad product category for certain small articles made of base metal. It includes fasteners and fittings such as clasps, buckles, hooks, eyes, eyelets, frames with clasps, and similar items used with clothing, footwear, jewelry, watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery, and other made-up articles. It also covers tubular or bifurcated rivets, plus base-metal beads and spangles.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To select the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, narrow the item by its specific product type and the tariff distinctions shown in the current HTSUS—for example, whether it is a clasp, buckle, rivet, bead, spangle, or another listed fitting, and whether a further material or construction distinction applies. The item’s function and design matter, not just the fact that it is made of metal. Confirm the complete 8-digit description against official tariff text or obtain customs-broker advice when the classification is uncertain.
What to check
- Describe the article precisely, including its function, construction, dimensions, and how it is attached or used.
- Confirm that the item is made of base metal and check whether another HTS heading more specifically covers its material or type.
- Compare the product with every applicable 8-digit subheading description under heading 8308; do not stop at the 4-digit heading.
- Use commercial documents, product drawings, photographs, and material specifications to support the classification.
- Check the current HTSUS and seek a binding ruling or customs-broker review if competing classifications remain plausible.
HTS heading 8308 summary
Clasps is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8308.20 | Tubular or bifurcated rivets |
| 8308.90 | Other, including parts |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8308.10.00.00 👉 | Hooks, eyes and eyelets | 1.1¢/kg + 2.9% | Free | 10¢/kg + 25% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8308?
Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the like, of base metal, of a kind used for clothing or clothing accessories, footwear, jewelry, wrist watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods or saddlery or for other made up articles; tubular or bifurcated rivets, of base metal; beads and spangles, of base metal. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.