Other
Base metal fasteners and fittings, other than rivets, beads, or spangles
HSN 8308 90 19 (other base metal clasps, buckles, hooks, eyes, eyelets, and similar fittings used for clothing, footwear, leather goods, or other made-up articles) 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. Fasteners and fittings of base metal with specific functional uses — such as those used in electrical equipment or safety-critical applications — may fall under separate tariff lines within Chapter 83 or allied chapters that carry their own compliance.
The principal risk at this tariff line is misclassification: tubular or bifurcated rivets of base metal are separately classified within heading 8308 and may attract different treatment, while fasteners destined for specific end-use industries — automotive, electrical, or construction — may be assessed under headings in Chapters 73 or 76 depending on metal composition. Customs re-classification on examination triggers retrospective compliance and detention pending resolution. Confirm the precise product description, base metal composition, and intended use before filing the bill of entry.