Other
Base metal fittings and fasteners, other than rivets, beads, or spangles
HSN 8308 90 99 (other base metal fittings and fasteners — clasps, buckles, hooks, eyes, eyelets, and similar hardware for clothing, footwear, leather goods, and 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. Specific categories within Chapter 83, or articles of precious metal classified under Chapter 71, may carry separate compliance considerations; correct tariff classification is the principal importer risk.
The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to the full Chapter 83 range: tubular or bifurcated rivets of base metal and beads and spangles are separately classified within heading 8308 and may attract distinct customs treatment on examination. Re-classification by customs — for instance, where hardware is found to contain precious metal alloys redirecting classification to Chapter 71 — triggers retrospective compliance and detention pending resolution. Verify the precise material composition, intended use, and product form against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance here.