For footwear

Base metal hooks, eyes, and eyelets for footwear

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8308 10 21 (base metal hooks, eyes, and eyelets for footwear) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other articles under Chapter 83 — such as clasps, buckles, or rivets used in different applications — may fall under tariff lines that carry distinct compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal risk at this tariff line is misclassification: base metal fittings described broadly as hardware accessories may be re-classified by customs into a sibling line covering buckles, clasps, or bifurcated rivets within Chapter 83, each of which carries its own duty and compliance profile. Re-classification on examination triggers retrospective compliance and can result in detention pending resolution. Importers should document the specific article type, intended use for footwear, and material composition before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8308 10 21 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the base metal fittings are buckles or clasps rather than hooks, eyes, or eyelets?

Buckles, clasps, and similar fasteners for footwear or clothing are classified under separate tariff lines within Chapter 83 and may attract different duty rates or compliance requirements.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.