U.S. exports of Base Metal Clasps, Buckles, Hooks, Rivets, Beads & Spangles (SITC 69933) totaled $21.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Base Metal Clasps, Buckles, Hooks, Rivets, Beads & Spangles paid $2.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.78% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGarment and accessory hardware—clasps, buckles, hooks-and-eyes, tubular rivets, beads, and spangles of base metal—is a broad category serving the apparel, handbag, footwear, and awning industries. The decorative and functional nature of these articles means they are often subject to both fashion-cycle volatility and the cost pressures of Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods. Importers sourcing decorative beads and spangles should be aware that surface coatings and plating materials can affect both classification and compliance with consumer product safety standards.
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1.6K import shipments a month
Yes. Metal beads and decorative hardware used in children's apparel or accessories may be subject to CPSC regulations, including limits on lead content under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Importers should test products to applicable CPSC standards and maintain test records, particularly for articles intended for children under 12.
Tubular and bifurcated rivets used for attaching decorative or functional hardware to soft goods (leather, fabric, canvas) are captured here alongside other apparel and accessory findings. Solid structural rivets used in mechanical or construction applications are generally classified under fastener headings. The distinction rests on the rivet's construction and its intended end-use application.
Basic heading 131 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 69933 · $21.5M of $13.0B
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Exports · August 2026
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$14.4MYoY · free account
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$21.5MYoY · free account
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $186.6M of Base Metal Clasps, Buckles, Hooks, Rivets, Beads & Spangles and exported $222.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.