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Rivet Buckle

A rivet buckle is a fastening component utilizing a rivet to secure two overlapping materials. It’s commonly employed in applications requiring a strong, permanent connection, often where access to both sides of the material is limited.

Material

Rivet buckles are manufactured from a variety of materials depending on the application’s requirements for strength, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic qualities. Common materials include:

• Steel: Offers high strength and durability, suitable for heavy-duty applications. Often zinc-plated or coated for corrosion protection.
• Stainless Steel: Provides excellent corrosion resistance, ideal for outdoor or marine environments.
• Brass: Offers good corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal, frequently used in decorative applications or where a gold-like finish is desired.
• Aluminum: Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, commonly used in aerospace, automotive, and general construction.
• Plastic: Used in applications where weight reduction and non-conductivity are important.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a rivet buckle is to provide a robust and reliable fastening solution, particularly in situations where welding, soldering, or using bolts/screws is impractical or undesirable.

Function

A rivet buckle functions by permanently deforming the rivet shank through the materials being joined. This creates a clamping force that holds the materials together. The buckle component often provides a decorative or functional housing for the rivet head, and may incorporate features for adjusting strap length or tension.

Usage Scenarios

Rivet buckles are found in a diverse range of applications:

• Leather Goods: Belts, bags, wallets, and other leather accessories.
• Clothing: Jackets, shoes, and other garments requiring secure closures or decorative elements.
• Handbags & Luggage: Securing straps, handles, and closures.
• Industrial Applications: Securing canvas, tarpaulins, and other flexible materials.
• Automotive: Interior trim, upholstery, and other applications.
• Marine: Canvas covers, boat upholstery, and other outdoor applications.

Common Types

Variations in rivet buckle design cater to specific needs:

• Single Cap Rivets: Feature a single cap covering the rivet head.
• Double Cap Rivets: Offer a more finished appearance with caps on both sides of the material.
• Chicago Screws: Though utilizing a screw rather than a rivet, they function similarly and are often considered a type of buckle.
• Adjustable Rivet Buckles: Incorporate a sliding mechanism for adjusting strap length.
• Decorative Rivet Buckles: Feature intricate designs or finishes for aesthetic purposes.
• Prong Buckles: Combine a rivet buckle with prongs for securing a strap.

Based on the provided information, the declared goods, “rivet buckle,” can be classified under the following HS codes:

• 8308203000: This HS code covers 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: Tubular or bifurcated rivets: Of iron or steel and not brightened, not lathed and not machined. This code specifically applies to rivets used in the aforementioned applications, made of iron or steel and without further processing like brightening or lathing.

  • 83: Chapter 83 covers Miscellaneous manufactured articles of base metal.
  • 08: Heading 08 covers Clasps, buckles, hook and eyes, snap fasteners, buttons, press fasteners, buckles and parts thereof.
  • 203000: Subheading 203000 further specifies tubular or bifurcated rivets of iron or steel, not brightened, not lathed and not machined.

• 8308906000: This HS code covers 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: Other, including parts: Buckles and buckle clasps, and parts thereof. This code is applicable to buckles and buckle clasps, including their parts, that do not fall under the more specific subheading 8308203000.

  • 83: Chapter 83 covers Miscellaneous manufactured articles of base metal.
  • 08: Heading 08 covers Clasps, buckles, hook and eyes, snap fasteners, buttons, press fasteners, buckles and parts thereof.
  • 906000: Subheading 906000 specifies other buckles and buckle clasps, including parts.

• 7318230000: This HS code covers screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel: Non-threaded articles: Rivets. This code applies to rivets that are not threaded, made of iron or steel.

  • 73: Chapter 73 covers Articles of iron or steel.
  • 18: Heading 18 covers Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers and similar articles.
  • 230000: Subheading 230000 specifies non-threaded rivets.

Regarding HS code 7318230000, please note that the base metal products have a 25% additional tariff. The total tariff rate is 80.0%.