Find HS Code and trade information for 4 gray hooks

Hooks

Hooks are devices used to suspend various items. They generally consist of a curved or angled projection designed to hold an object.

Material

Hooks are manufactured from a diverse range of materials, selected based on the intended load, environment, and aesthetic requirements. Common materials include:

• Metal: Steel (stainless, galvanized, carbon), aluminum, brass, iron. Metal hooks offer high strength and durability.
• Plastic: Polypropylene, nylon, acrylic. Plastic hooks are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and suitable for lighter loads.
• Wood: Often used for decorative purposes or lighter-duty applications.
• Composite Materials: Increasingly used for specialized applications requiring specific strength-to-weight ratios.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a hook is to provide a temporary or semi-permanent suspension point for objects.

Function

Hooks function by utilizing the principle of leverage and friction. The curved shape allows an object to be supported, while the material's strength prevents bending or breaking under the applied load. The hook's design distributes the weight along its structure.

Usage Scenarios

Hooks are ubiquitous in various settings:

• Household: Hanging coats, hats, towels, keys, pictures, and kitchen utensils.
• Commercial: Retail displays, garment racks, warehouses for material handling, and construction for lifting and securing loads.
• Industrial: Cranes, lifting equipment, and securing cargo.
• Marine: Boat mooring, securing ropes and equipment.
• Outdoor: Hanging plants, lanterns, and camping gear.

Common Types

• Coat Hooks: Typically made of metal or wood, designed for hanging clothing. Often feature multiple prongs.
• S-Hooks: Curved hooks used for suspending items from rods, chains, or other hooks. Versatile and commonly used in kitchens, warehouses, and workshops.
• J-Hooks: Shaped like the letter "J", often used for hanging pictures or tools.
• Screw-In Hooks: Installed by screwing into a solid surface (wood, drywall). Available in various sizes and load capacities.
• Adhesive Hooks: Utilize adhesive backing for temporary mounting on smooth surfaces. Limited load capacity.
• Heavy-Duty Hooks: Constructed from robust materials for lifting and securing heavy loads. Often feature safety mechanisms.
• Double Hooks: Feature two hooks on a single mount for increased hanging capacity.
• Specialty Hooks: Designed for specific applications, such as plant hooks, picture hanging hooks, or marine mooring hooks.

The "4 gray hooks" designation indicates a quantity of four hooks, with a gray color finish. The specific type of hook would depend on the context of their intended use and mounting method.

The declared goods are gray hooks. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant:

• 8308100000: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the like, of base metal, of a kind used for clothing or clothing accessories, footwear, jewelry, wrist watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods or saddlery or for other made up articles; tubular or bifurcated rivets, of base metal; beads and spangles, of base metal. This HS code specifically includes hooks used for various applications such as clothing, footwear, or accessories.

  • 83: Base metal articles.
  • 08: Clasps, buckles, hooks, eyelets and the like.
  • 100000: Specifically for hooks, eyes and eyelets.

• 7326908688: Other articles of iron or steel: Other: Other: Other: Other. This is a broad category for iron or steel articles.

  • 73: Articles of iron or steel.
  • 26: Other articles of iron or steel.
  • 908688: A more specific, but still broad, classification within other iron or steel articles.

• 7326908605: Other articles of iron or steel: Other: Other: Other: Other Rods for electrical grounding (hooks could be considered rods). This HS code includes rods, and the reference material notes that hooks could be considered rods.

  • 73: Articles of iron or steel.
  • 26: Other articles of iron or steel.
  • 908605: A more specific classification, including rods for electrical grounding.

Regarding HS code 8308100000, please note the need to verify the intended use of the hooks (clothing, footwear, accessories, etc.).

The total tax rate for HS codes 7326908688 and 7326908605 is 82.9%, consisting of a 2.9% base tariff, a 25.0% additional tariff, and a 30% additional tariff on steel and aluminum products effective April 2, 2025.

The total tax rate for HS code 8308100000 is 1.1¢/kg + 2.9% + 55.0%.