About HS Code 830810
This category encompasses hooks, eyes, and eyelets made of base metal, specifically designed for use in clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods, and other made-up articles. These small but critical fasteners are integral components in the manufacturing of a vast array of consumer goods, providing closure, attachment, or reinforcement. The international trade in these items is a key part of the global supply chain for the apparel, footwear, and accessories industries. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers of garment and accessory hardware, often located in major textile-producing regions. Importers include garment factories, footwear manufacturers, bag producers, and textile assemblers worldwide. Quality, durability, finish (e.g., plating), and compliance with industry standards are crucial factors in their trade.
Products Under This Code
Clothing hooks, shoe eyelets, curtain hooks, handbag clasps, awning grommets, bra hooks, belt buckles (simple hook type), corset hooks
Real World Examples
YKK eyelets, Prym hooks and eyes, ITW Nexus buckles, various zipper pull hooks, Dritz sewing hooks, Scovill eyelets
Common Misclassification
Buttons (9606) are distinct. Fasteners for general construction or industrial use (e.g., screws, bolts - Chapter 73) are different. Zippers (9607) are also separate, despite often incorporating hooks or eyes in their design.
Products Classified Under 8308.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
China, Taiwan, and Italy are major manufacturers and exporters, supplying the global apparel, footwear, and accessories industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 830810?
HS code 830810 covers: Hooks, eyes and eyelets; of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles. This category encompasses hooks, eyes, and eyelets made of base metal, specifically designed for use in clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods, and other made-up articles. These small but critical fasteners are integral components in the manufacturing of a vast array of consumer goods, providing closure, attachment, or reinforcement. The international trade in these items is a key part of the global supply chain for the apparel, footwear, and accessories industries. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers of garment and accessory hardware, often located in major textile-producing regions. Importers include garment factories, footwear manufacturers, bag producers, and textile assemblers worldwide. Quality, durability, finish (e.g., plating), and compliance with industry standards are crucial factors in their trade.
What products fall under HS code 830810?
Clothing hooks, shoe eyelets, curtain hooks, handbag clasps, awning grommets, bra hooks, belt buckles (simple hook type), corset hooks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 830810?
Buttons (9606) are distinct. Fasteners for general construction or industrial use (e.g., screws, bolts - Chapter 73) are different. Zippers (9607) are also separate, despite often incorporating hooks or eyes in their design.
How is HS code 830810 structured?
HS code 830810 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (83) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.