HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8308.10 – Hooks, eyes and eyelets; of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles
HS code 8308.10 is the 6-digit subheading for hooks, eyes and eyelets, of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles. It is used for clothing hooks, shoe eyelets, curtain hooks, handbag clasps and awning grommets.
What HS 8308.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- Clothing hooks
- Shoe eyelets
- Curtain hooks
- Handbag clasps
- Awning grommets
- Bra hooks
- Belt buckles (simple hook type)
- Corset hooks
- Examples
- YKK eyelets
- Prym hooks and eyes
- ITW Nexus buckles
- various zipper pull hooks
- Dritz sewing hooks
- Scovill eyelets
Codes often confused with 8308.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 830810, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 830810 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 74% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.0B 74% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $62M 4.4% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $41M 3.0% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$155M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Cambodia* ~$108M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Indonesia $65M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $991M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8308.10
Brazil does not split HS 8308.10: its NCM code is 8308.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 83.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8308.10
What is HS code 830810?
HS code 830810 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 830810?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 830810 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 74% of world exports), Hong Kong ($62M) and South Korea ($41M). World exports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 830810?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 830810 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $155M, 16% of world imports), Cambodia (about $108M) and Indonesia ($65M). World imports came to about $991M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 830810?
In Brazil, HS code 830810 is NCM 8308.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.