Chapter 83 covers miscellaneous articles of base metal, including locks, hinges, door and window fittings, decorative pieces, sign plates, pipe fittings and brackets, hooks and clasps, etc. Although these articles are made of base metal, they are neither knives and tools of Chapter 82 nor mechanical appliances of Chapter 84, but rather general-purpose metal articles with independent functions. Goods of this chapter are mostly everyday hardware items, widely used in construction, furniture, clothing, luggage and other fields. Heading 8308 includes hooks and clasps, buckles, rings, eyelets, tubular rivets, split pins, hollow rivets, spring hooks, etc., of base metal, as well as base metal fittings for clothing, footwear, luggage, belts and similar articles. These fittings generally serve to connect, fasten or decorate, but do not include buttons, slide fasteners, etc., of heading 9606. Code 830810 is a six-digit subheading. The first two digits 83 indicate Chapter 83 (miscellaneous articles of base metal); digits 3-4, 08, indicate heading 8308 (hooks and clasps, buckles, rings, eyelets, etc.); digits 5-6, 10, indicate subheading 8308.10, specifically hooks and clasps, buckles and similar articles. This subheading usually also includes spring hooks, eyelets, rings, etc., but buckles, if specially designed for clothing or luggage, remain classified under this subheading. Hooks and clasps, as base metal connecting fittings, have no mechanical power and are neither knives nor tools, and are therefore classified under Chapter 83. Heading 8308 specifically covers such small hardware, and 830810 further limits it to hooks and clasps, buckles and similar articles. If they were buttons or slide fasteners, they would be classified under heading 9606, and thus not under this code.
Chapter
Chapter 83 covers miscellaneous articles of base metal, including locks, hinges, door and window fittings, decorative pieces, sign plates, pipe fittings and brackets, hooks and clasps, etc. Although these articles are made of base metal, they are neither knives and tools of Chapter 82 nor mechanical appliances of Chapter 84, but rather general-purpose metal articles with independent functions. Goods of this chapter are mostly everyday hardware items, widely used in construction, furniture, clothing, luggage and other fields.
Heading
Heading 8308 includes hooks and clasps, buckles, rings, eyelets, tubular rivets, split pins, hollow rivets, spring hooks, etc., of base metal, as well as base metal fittings for clothing, footwear, luggage, belts and similar articles. These fittings generally serve to connect, fasten or decorate, but do not include buttons, slide fasteners, etc., of heading 9606.
Digit Breakdown
Code 830810 is a six-digit subheading. The first two digits 83 indicate Chapter 83 (miscellaneous articles of base metal); digits 3-4, 08, indicate heading 8308 (hooks and clasps, buckles, rings, eyelets, etc.); digits 5-6, 10, indicate subheading 8308.10, specifically hooks and clasps, buckles and similar articles. This subheading usually also includes spring hooks, eyelets, rings, etc., but buckles, if specially designed for clothing or luggage, remain classified under this subheading.
Classification Basis
Hooks and clasps, as base metal connecting fittings, have no mechanical power and are neither knives nor tools, and are therefore classified under Chapter 83. Heading 8308 specifically covers such small hardware, and 830810 further limits it to hooks and clasps, buckles and similar articles. If they were buttons or slide fasteners, they would be classified under heading 9606, and thus not under this code.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as 'base metal hooks and clasps', 'spring hooks', etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods. Material: Indicate the type of base metal, such as iron, steel, copper, zinc alloy, etc., and whether it is plated with precious metal. Use: Explain the application field of the hooks and clasps, such as clothing, luggage, belts, pet leashes, etc. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in 'none'. Model: Declare the model or article number of the product for easy identification. Dimensions: Provide the dimensions of the hooks and clasps, such as length, width, diameter, etc., which affect classification. Processing Method: State whether it is casting, stamping, forging or assembly, etc. Product Name: base metal hooks and clasps; Material: zinc alloy; Use: for connecting luggage shoulder straps; Brand: none; Model: HC-2024; Dimensions: length 3 cm, width 1.5 cm; Processing Method: die-cast forming. False declaration of material, reporting zinc alloy as plastic, resulting in incorrect classification. Vague description of use, failing to specify whether it is for clothing or luggage. Ignoring brand and model, affecting customs valuation and traceability.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared goods, such as 'base metal hooks and clasps', 'spring hooks', etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Writing only 'hooks and clasps' without indicating the material, or mistakenly writing 'buttons'.
Material
Indicate the type of base metal, such as iron, steel, copper, zinc alloy, etc., and whether it is plated with precious metal.
⚠️ Misreporting zinc alloy as plastic, or failing to state the plating.
Use
Explain the application field of the hooks and clasps, such as clothing, luggage, belts, pet leashes, etc.
⚠️ The description of use is too broad, such as 'for connection'.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in 'none'.
⚠️ Ignoring the brand or filling it in incompletely.
Model
Declare the model or article number of the product for easy identification.
⚠️ The model does not match the actual goods or is missing.
Dimensions
Provide the dimensions of the hooks and clasps, such as length, width, diameter, etc., which affect classification.
⚠️ Failure to provide dimensions or incorrect units.
Processing Method
State whether it is casting, stamping, forging or assembly, etc.
⚠️ Vaguely filling in 'processing'.
Example： Product Name: base metal hooks and clasps; Material: zinc alloy; Use: for connecting luggage shoulder straps; Brand: none; Model: HC-2024; Dimensions: length 3 cm, width 1.5 cm; Processing Method: die-cast forming.
Common Mistakes：
False declaration of material, reporting zinc alloy as plastic, resulting in incorrect classification.
Vague description of use, failing to specify whether it is for clothing or luggage.
Ignoring brand and model, affecting customs valuation and traceability.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the Import and Export Tariff and the HS Explanatory Notes. Hooks and clasps must be of base metal and used for connecting, fastening or decorating. If made of plastic, they should be classified under Chapter 39; if buttons, under heading 9606; if slide fasteners, under heading 9607. At the same time, it is necessary to consider whether they are specially designed for a certain type of article; for example, hooks and clasps specially designed for clothing are still classified under 830810. 830820 Tubular rivets or split pins: 830820 covers tubular rivets, split pins, etc., while 830810 covers hooks and clasps, buckles, with different shapes and functions. 830890 Other base metal fittings: 830890 covers other base metal fittings not elsewhere specified, such as rings, eyelets, etc., but hooks and clasps are already specifically named. 960610 Buttons: Buttons are used for fastening, usually made of plastic or metal, but are classified under 9606, while hooks and clasps are classified under 8308. 960711 Slide fasteners: Slide fasteners consist of interlocking teeth and a slider and are classified under 9607, while hooks and clasps are independent connecting fittings. Is the material base metal? Is it used for connecting or fastening? Does it belong to buttons or slide fasteners? Is it specially designed for clothing or luggage? Is it already specifically named under 830810?
Basis
The core basis for classification is the Import and Export Tariff and the HS Explanatory Notes. Hooks and clasps must be of base metal and used for connecting, fastening or decorating. If made of plastic, they should be classified under Chapter 39; if buttons, under heading 9606; if slide fasteners, under heading 9607. At the same time, it is necessary to consider whether they are specially designed for a certain type of article; for example, hooks and clasps specially designed for clothing are still classified under 830810.
Confused Codes：
830820 - Tubular rivets or split pins
830820 covers tubular rivets, split pins, etc., while 830810 covers hooks and clasps, buckles, with different shapes and functions.
830890 - Other base metal fittings
830890 covers other base metal fittings not elsewhere specified, such as rings, eyelets, etc., but hooks and clasps are already specifically named.
960610 - Buttons
Buttons are used for fastening, usually made of plastic or metal, but are classified under 9606, while hooks and clasps are classified under 8308.
960711 - Slide fasteners
Slide fasteners consist of interlocking teeth and a slider and are classified under 9607, while hooks and clasps are independent connecting fittings.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material base metal?
✓ Is it used for connecting or fastening?
✓ Does it belong to buttons or slide fasteners?
✓ Is it specially designed for clothing or luggage?
✓ Is it already specifically named under 830810?
❓ FAQ
How do I look up the HS code for hooks and clasps? First confirm that the material is base metal, then determine according to function. If they are hooks and clasps or buckles, they should be classified under 830810. You may refer to the Import and Export Tariff or use the customs classification inquiry system and enter the keyword 'hooks and clasps' or 'buckles'. What is the difference between the HS codes for hooks and clasps and buttons? Hooks and clasps are classified under 830810, belonging to miscellaneous articles of base metal; buttons are classified under 960610, belonging to miscellaneous articles. The main difference lies in function: hooks and clasps are used for connection, while buttons are used for fastening. Which code should plastic hooks and clasps be classified under? Plastic hooks and clasps should be classified under Chapter 39, with the specific subheading depending on the type of plastic and use, such as 3926.90. This is because 830810 applies only to articles of base metal. Are buckles and hooks and clasps under the same code? Yes, buckles and hooks and clasps are both classified under 830810. This subheading includes hooks and clasps, buckles and similar articles, but note that if buckles are made of precious metal, they are classified under Chapter 71. What elements are required when declaring hooks and clasps? Product name, material, use, brand, model, dimensions, processing method, etc. are required. Material and use are key, affecting classification and valuation. How do I look up the tariff rate for hooks and clasps? The tariff rate must be determined according to the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. You may consult the Import and Export Tariff or the website of the General Administration of Customs and use HS code 830810 to inquire about the MFN rate, general rate, etc. If hooks and clasps are used for pet leashes, does the classification change? The classification does not change and remains under 830810. This is because the use does not affect the classification of this subheading, as long as the material is base metal and the article is a hook or clasp. Are the codes for hooks and clasps and spring hooks the same? Spring hooks are usually also classified under 830810 because they are a type of hook and clasp. However, if a spring hook has a special mechanical function, it may be classified under Chapter 84, and a specific analysis is required.
Q: How do I look up the HS code for hooks and clasps?
A: First confirm that the material is base metal, then determine according to function. If they are hooks and clasps or buckles, they should be classified under 830810. You may refer to the Import and Export Tariff or use the customs classification inquiry system and enter the keyword 'hooks and clasps' or 'buckles'.
Q: What is the difference between the HS codes for hooks and clasps and buttons?
A: Hooks and clasps are classified under 830810, belonging to miscellaneous articles of base metal; buttons are classified under 960610, belonging to miscellaneous articles. The main difference lies in function: hooks and clasps are used for connection, while buttons are used for fastening.
Q: Which code should plastic hooks and clasps be classified under?
A: Plastic hooks and clasps should be classified under Chapter 39, with the specific subheading depending on the type of plastic and use, such as 3926.90. This is because 830810 applies only to articles of base metal.
Q: Are buckles and hooks and clasps under the same code?
A: Yes, buckles and hooks and clasps are both classified under 830810. This subheading includes hooks and clasps, buckles and similar articles, but note that if buckles are made of precious metal, they are classified under Chapter 71.
Q: What elements are required when declaring hooks and clasps?
A: Product name, material, use, brand, model, dimensions, processing method, etc. are required. Material and use are key, affecting classification and valuation.
Q: How do I look up the tariff rate for hooks and clasps?
A: The tariff rate must be determined according to the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. You may consult the Import and Export Tariff or the website of the General Administration of Customs and use HS code 830810 to inquire about the MFN rate, general rate, etc.
Q: If hooks and clasps are used for pet leashes, does the classification change?
A: The classification does not change and remains under 830810. This is because the use does not affect the classification of this subheading, as long as the material is base metal and the article is a hook or clasp.
Q: Are the codes for hooks and clasps and spring hooks the same?
A: Spring hooks are usually also classified under 830810 because they are a type of hook and clasp. However, if a spring hook has a special mechanical function, it may be classified under Chapter 84, and a specific analysis is required.
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