HS Code 8308Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal
3 six-digit codes · Heading 8 of 11 in Chapter 83 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8308 is the customs home of small metal hardware that holds clothes, shoes, bags and watches together.
“Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal” divides three ways under heading 8308 — 830810, 830820 and 830890. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 8 of 11 in Chapter 83, Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal, which runs to 36 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8308
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 830810 | Hooks, eyes and eyelets; of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles |
| 830820 | Rivets; tubular or bifurcated, of base metal |
| 830890 | Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clasps; of base metal, of a kind used for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, including parts |
What HS code 8308 covers
Base metal means common metals such as iron, steel, copper and aluminium. Gold and silver are not base metals.
The goods are small pieces that close, join or fasten things. Most are garment and footwear fasteners. The rest is handbag and travel goods hardware, or fittings for watches, books, awnings and saddlery.
Some buyers search for HSN code 8308. HSN is the local form of the same system in some countries, and the first four digits match the HS heading.
Clothing and footwear fasteners under HS 8308: the three codes
The heading splits into three parts. Here is each one in plain words.
- A shoe eyelet or a hook on a bra strap is a typical example.
- 830820: rivets with a hollow shaft (tubular) or a split shaft (bifurcated). They pin layers of leather or fabric together.
- 830890: the widest code. Belt buckles, bag clasps, watch clasps and purse frames fit here, and so do their parts.
How to choose the right 8308 code
Start with what the item does. Then compare it with the exact customs wording shown above.
A piece that hooks or threads onto cloth or a shoe points to 830810. A rivet with a hollow or split shaft points to 830820. Anything that clasps or buckles, or is a part of such an item, points to 830890.
Check the material too. This heading is only for base metal, so a buckle made of plastic or leather belongs elsewhere. If you are still unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow the choice.
8308 vs nearby Chapter 83 headings
Several neighbours sound close to this heading. These notes show where the lines fall.
- 8301 covers locks and padlocks. A plain clasp without a lock stays in 8308.
- 8305 covers stationery such as paper clips, binder fittings and staples in strips. A clip for papers is not a fastener for clothes or bags.
- 8309 covers stoppers, caps, lids and bottle capsules. These are packaging closures, so they do not sit with garment hardware.
- 8306 covers bells, ornaments, picture frames and mirrors.
- 8302 covers mountings and fittings for furniture, doors, windows and trunks.
HS 8308 clasps import export data
Who buys these fasteners, and who sells them? Customs filings hold the answer, because importers and exporters file each shipment under a code.
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Browse by trade flow on the import data and export data pages. Then open buyer data and supplier data to look at the companies behind the shipments.
Related
- Chapter 83: miscellaneous articles of base metal
- HS 8301 locks and clasps with locks
- HS 8305 paper clips and binder fittings
- HS 8309 caps, lids and stoppers
- HS 8302 base metal mountings and fittings
- HS 8306 metal ornaments and frames
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Nearby headings in Chapter 83
- 8301Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base metal…7 codes
- 8302Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors…8 codes
- 8303Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers…1 code
- 8304Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays and…1 code
- 8305Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter…3 codes
- 8306Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments…4 codes
- 8307Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal2 codes
- 8309Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers)…2 codes
- 8310Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters…1 code
- 8311Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a…4 codes
Who ships under 8308?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal, chapters 72–83.
HS Code 8308: common questions
What is HS code 8308?
It is the Harmonized System heading for small base metal fasteners and fittings. They are used on clothing, footwear, bags, watches and similar goods.
Which HS code is for metal buckles and clasps?
Use 830890. Parts of these items are included in the same code.
Are rivets, beads and spangles under HS 8308?
Only tubular or bifurcated rivets of base metal have their own code, 830820. Beads and spangles are named in the heading text, but none of the three descriptions names them, so check the exact wording before you file.
What is the difference between 8308 and 8301?
8301 covers clasps and frames that have a lock built in, along with locks and padlocks. 8308 covers the plain versions made for clothing, bags and similar goods.
Who imports buckles and clasps under HS 8308?
The importers appear in customs records filed under this heading. Open the buyer data page to look at them by company.
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