Product classification
HS code for Metal hooks: 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.
Classification of metal hooks under HS 8308.10
Metal hooks intended for use in the apparel, footwear, and travel goods industries are classified under HS code 8308.10. This heading falls within Chapter 83, which encompasses miscellaneous articles of base metal. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, heading 83.08 covers clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets, and similar articles of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods, or other made-up articles. The classification is based on the functional design of the hook as a fastener for soft goods. These items are typically small and designed to be sewn, riveted, or otherwise attached to fabric or leather. The material must be a base metal, such as iron, steel, brass, or aluminum, to qualify under this specific code.
- Covers
- Metal hooks and eyes for brassieres and corsets
- Boot and shoe lace hooks
- Metal eyelets for sneakers and hiking boots
- Fastening hooks for handbags and purses
- Metal hooks for luggage straps
- Awnings and tent attachment hooks
- Also under 8308.10
- 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. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 7317, which covers nails, tacks, and drawing pins, or HS code 7326, which is a residual category for other articles of iron or steel. Industrial hooks used for lifting or heavy-duty rigging are classified under 7326 or 8426 (cranes) and should not be confused with the small fasteners of 8308.10. Additionally, wall-mounted coat hooks are classified under 8302.50 as hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets, and similar fixtures, rather than 8308.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830810 (the code used for metal hooks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830810 (the code used for metal hooks) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 830810, not only metal hooks.
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 metal hooks
Brazil classifies metal hooks under NCM 8308.10.00: HS 8308.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about metal hooks
What is the HS code for Metal hooks?
The HS code for Metal hooks is 830810 (Hooks, eyes and eyelets; of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles). For hooks used in clothing, footwear, or handbags, the correct HS code is 8308.10.
How do I classify Metal hooks for customs?
Metal hooks is classified under HS code 830810 — Hooks, eyes and eyelets; of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are heavy-duty industrial hooks covered under this code?
No, industrial lifting hooks or general-purpose hardware hooks are typically classified under 7326 or 8302 depending on their specific application and design.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal hooks (HS 830810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830810 (the code used for metal hooks) 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 metal hooks (HS 830810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830810 (the code used for metal hooks) 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.
Is the HS code for Metal hooks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830810 for Metal hooks is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for metal hooks in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal hooks (HS 830810) is classified under NCM 8308.10.00.