Product classification
HS code for Rivets: 8308.20
Rivets, tubular or bifurcated, of base metal.
Classification of rivets under HS 8308.20
Rivets of the tubular or bifurcated variety are classified under HS code 8308.20. Chapter 83 covers miscellaneous articles of base metal. Heading 8308 includes 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. Tubular and bifurcated rivets are specifically named in subheading 8308.20. These are distinct from solid rivets because they have a hollow shank or a split shank designed to be crimped or spread during installation. The classification is based on the specific design and intended use of the fastener. While many fasteners are found in Chapter 73 (iron and steel), the specialized nature of tubular and bifurcated rivets as clasp-like fasteners for consumer goods places them in Chapter 83. This classification applies regardless of the base metal used, provided it is not a precious metal.
- Covers
- Tubular metal rivets
- Semi-tubular rivets
- Bifurcated (split) rivets
- Metal eyelet rivets for leatherwork
- Decorative tubular rivets for apparel
- Also under 8308.20
- POP Rivets
- Avdel Rivets
- Southco Rivets
- Stanley Engineered Fastening
- Böllhoff Rivets
Codes often confused with 8308.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with solid rivets. Solid rivets made of iron or steel are classified under 7318.23, while those made of aluminum are under 7616.10. Blind rivets (pop rivets) are also typically classified under 7318.23 or 7616.10 depending on the material. Additionally, eyelets that are not rivets are classified under 8308.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830820 (the code used for rivets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830820 (the code used for rivets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% 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 830820, not only rivets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $219M 25% of world exports
- 2 Germany $149M 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $148M 17% of world exports
World total: $883M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $101M 11% of world imports
- 2 France $90M 10% of world imports
- 3 China $58M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $886M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 rivets
Brazil classifies rivets under NCM 8308.20.00: HS 8308.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rivets
What is the HS code for Rivets?
The HS code for Rivets is 830820 (Rivets; tubular or bifurcated, of base metal). For tubular or bifurcated rivets, the HS code is 8308.20. For solid steel rivets, the code is 7318.23.
How do I classify Rivets for customs?
Rivets is classified under HS code 830820 — Rivets; tubular or bifurcated, of base metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are pop rivets classified under 8308.20?
Generally, no. Pop rivets (blind rivets) are usually classified as other non-threaded fasteners under 7318.23 (steel) or 7616.10 (aluminum) because they are not tubular or bifurcated in the sense of heading 8308.
Which countries are the top exporters of rivets (HS 830820)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830820 (the code used for rivets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($219M, 25% of world exports), Germany ($149M) and the United States ($148M). World exports came to about $883M, 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 rivets (HS 830820)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830820 (the code used for rivets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($101M, 11% of world imports), France ($90M) and China ($58M). World imports came to about $886M, 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 Rivets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830820 for Rivets 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 rivets in Brazil?
In Brazil, rivets (HS 830820) is classified under NCM 8308.20.00.