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Plastic Staple Removers

Ergonomic plastic-handled tools with metal jaws for removing staples from office documents and school papers. They are classified under tariff item 3926.10.00 as plastic office supplies.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%β€”6.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8203.20.00Same rate: 6.5%

If the staple remover is primarily metal with a plastic handle.

Files, pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools of base metal fall under heading 8203.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the staple remover is primarily plastic, with the metal jaws being subsidiary

β€’ Verify it is designed for office or school use

β€’ Provide clear product descriptions to CBSA for accurate classification