U.S. imports of Hooks, Eyes and Eyelets of Base Metal (HS 830810) totaled $2.0M in September 2026, imported from 35 countries.
Importers of Hooks, Eyes and Eyelets of Base Metal paid $474K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 25.20% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Hooks, Eyes and Eyelets of Base Metal imports of $2.0M in September 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataSmall fastening hardware — hooks, eyes, and eyelets made from base metals such as steel, brass, or zinc alloy — are foundational components in apparel, luggage, footwear, and textile accessories. A single 10-digit tariff line (8308100000) covers the full range, simplifying classification but placing all import volume under one statistical basket. Buyers should note that garment-trim hardware sourced from certain origins may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin documentation a key compliance step.
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205 import shipments a month
Eyelets of base metal are classified under 8308100000 when imported as general-purpose fastening hardware. If they are imported as dedicated parts of a specific finished article (e.g., parts of footwear or bags), classification may shift to the chapter covering that article. The key test is whether the eyelet is a general trade item or a dedicated component presented with the finished good.
Yes. Base metal garment hardware sourced from China has been subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the country of origin and confirm current Section 301 list applicability with a licensed customs broker, as list coverage and rates have been subject to revision.
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Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 8308
Subheading 830810 · $2.0M of $14.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $20.0M of Hooks, Eyes and Eyelets of Base Metal and exported $15.2M.
Through September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8308100000 | Hooks, Eyes and Eyelets, of Base Metal | $1.7M | 18.79% | 84.35% | $320K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8308100000 | Hooks, Eyes and Eyelets, of Base Metal | $2.1M |
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 · September 2026
origin
China and Taiwan together supply 67% of it. China pays 40.3% duty; Canada 8.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
7.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 25.20% of imports for consumption.