U.S. imports of Clasps, Buckles, Frames with Clasps, Beads, Spangles and Parts of Base Metal (HS 830890) totaled $9.2M in August 2026, imported from 53 countries.
Importers of Clasps, Buckles, Frames with Clasps, Beads, Spangles and Parts of Base Metal paid $1.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.27% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDecorative and functional closure hardware — buckles, clasps, frames with clasps, beads, and spangles — serves the apparel, handbag, belt, and footwear industries and is spread across four 10-digit lines under heading 8308.90. Beads and spangles (8308903000) are separated from buckles and buckle clasps with parts (8308906000), while residual clasps and frames (8308908000) and those specifically for clothing (8308909000) occupy their own lines. The breadth of this heading means that misclassification risk is elevated when hardware combines decorative and functional roles, such as an ornamental buckle that also serves as a closure.
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1.0K import shipments a month
When a buckle serves both decorative and functional closure purposes, classification generally follows the primary function. A buckle that primarily fastens or adjusts a strap would fall under 8308906000 (buckles and buckle clasps with parts). If the item is purely ornamental with no fastening role, it may instead be classified as an imitation jewelry component under Chapter 71. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable for dual-purpose items.
Yes. The US schedule explicitly separates beads and spangles (8308903000) from clasps, frames, and buckles. Importers should confirm whether their product is a structural closure component or a purely decorative trim element, as the distinction determines the correct 10-digit line and may affect applicable duty rates.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 8308
Subheading 830890 · $9.2M of $14.4M
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Imports
$9.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $117.7M of Clasps, Buckles, Frames with Clasps, Beads, Spangles and Parts of Base Metal and exported $38.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8308906000 | Buckles and Buckle Clasps A Parts, Base Metal | $5.1M | 11.56% | 76.16% | $589K |
| 8308909000 | Clasps Etc of Base Metal NESOI for Clothing Etc | $3.7M | 19.10% | 92.94% | $711K |
| 8308903000 | Beads and Spangles of Base Metal | $382K | 27.44% | 97.66% | $105K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8308908000 | Clsps, Frms W Clsps Etc Bds A Spngls, Base Metal | $2.1M |
| 8308906000 | Buckles and Buckle Clasps A Parts, Base Metal | $982K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 39.2% duty; Mexico 0.8%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
16.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.27% of imports for consumption.