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U.S. imports of clasps, buckles, frames with clasps, beads, spangles and parts of base metal (HS 830890) totaled $9.3M in April 2026, traded with 47 countries.
Importers of Clasps, Buckles, Frames with Clasps, Beads, Spangles and Parts of Base Metal paid $1.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $8.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8308906000 | BUCKLES AND BUCKLE CLASPS A PARTS, BASE METAL | $6.2M | 15.66% | $813K |
| 8308909000 | CLASPS ETC OF BASE METAL NESOI FOR CLOTHING ETC | $2.8M | 19.03% | $513K |
| 8308903000 | BEADS AND SPANGLES OF BASE METAL | $215K | 21.97% | $43K |
BUCKLES AND BUCKLE CLASPS A PARTS, BASE METAL
CLASPS ETC OF BASE METAL NESOI FOR CLOTHING ETC
BEADS AND SPANGLES OF BASE METAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8308908000 | CLSPS, FRMS W CLSPS ETC BDS A SPNGLS, BASE METAL | $1.8M |
| 8308906000 | BUCKLES AND BUCKLE CLASPS A PARTS, BASE METAL | $1.1M |
CLSPS, FRMS W CLSPS ETC BDS A SPNGLS, BASE METAL
60.8K kg
BUCKLES AND BUCKLE CLASPS A PARTS, BASE METAL
59.9K kg
OTH BS METL MOUNTNGS FTTNGS ETC FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
HS 830230
MOUNTINGS & SMLR ART & PTS FOR BUILDINGS, BASE MTL
HS 830241
LOCKS EXCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE OR FURNITURE, BASE METL
HS 830140
OTH BASE METL MOUNTNGS FTTNGS ETC FOR FURNITURE
HS 830242
HINGES, AND PARTS THEREOF, OF BASE METAL
HS 830210
STOPPERS, CAPS, LIDS, SEALS ETC NES, PRTS, BS METL
HS 830990
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $1.8M | $346K | -$1.4M |
| California | $1.8M | $314K | -$1.5M |
| New Jersey | $643K | $38K | -$605K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.5M | $53K | -$1.5M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $901K | $239K | -$663K |