Chapter 8305 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 83.05
1-Inch Economy 3-Ring Mechanism
A compact 1-inch capacity 3-ring binder mechanism made of nickel-plated steel, designed for school and home office looseleaf binders. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.102-Ring Polypropylene Binder Mechanism
A 2-ring binder mechanism with 1-inch capacity rings made of base metal, featuring a polypropylene trigger and spine cover, designed for insertion into looseleaf binders. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders, with the base metal rings being the essential component for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.103-Ring Metal Binder Mechanism
A 3-ring metal binder mechanism with D-ring or O-ring design, typically 1-inch capacity, made of steel and intended for insertion into looseleaf binders. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically designed for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.103-Ring Metal Lever Arch Mechanism
A heavy-duty 3-ring binder mechanism with 2-inch rings, full metal construction including a lever arch for easy opening, used in professional looseleaf files. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically designed for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.104D-Ring Heavy Duty Binder Mechanism
A 4D-ring mechanism with angled rings for increased sheet capacity, using steel construction for durability in large looseleaf binders. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.10Booster Ring Capacity Expander Mechanism
A booster ring add-on mechanism for expanding binder capacity up to 4 inches, with steel rings, designed to enhance existing looseleaf binders. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.10Brass-Plated Premium Ring Mechanism
A premium 2-inch 3-ring mechanism with brass plating on steel for upscale looseleaf binders. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.10Chrome-Plated Ring Enlarger Kit
This kit contains chrome-plated steel extenders designed to enlarge the ring capacity of loose-leaf binders. As fittings for loose-leaf binders made of base metal, they fall under tariff item 8305.10.10, which covers fittings for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.10Econo 1.5-Inch 3-Ring Mechanism
A budget 1.5-inch 3-round ring steel mechanism for everyday looseleaf binders. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.10Galvanized Steel Binder Mechanisms
Complete galvanized steel D-ring or O-ring mechanisms designed for insertion into loose-leaf binder covers, essential for holding 3-hole punched paper. These base metal fittings are used in the manufacture of multiple ring binders, qualifying under tariff item 8305.10.10.
8305.10.10Half-Size 2-Ring Planner Mechanism
A compact half-letter size 2-ring mechanism for planners and personal organizers, designed for use in looseleaf binders. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.10Heavy-Duty Ring Mechanism for Binders
A robust steel 4-ring mechanism designed for large loose-leaf binders with a capacity of up to 4 inches, featuring a locking mechanism. This base metal fitting is used in the manufacture of multiple ring binders, qualifying under tariff item 8305.10.10.
8305.10.10Heavy Gauge 3-Ring Archive Mechanism
An extra thick steel 3-ring mechanism for archival looseleaf binders, with booster rings for 3-inch capacity. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.10Industrial File 4-Ring Mechanism
A robust 4-ring mechanism for industrial looseleaf file systems, made of galvanized steel. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.10Lever Arch Binder Mechanism
A lever-operated steel arch mechanism for heavy-duty loose-leaf binders, allowing paper to be inserted or removed with a simple lever action. As a base metal fitting for multiple ring binders, it is classified under tariff item 8305.10.10.
8305.10.10Locking Ring Legal Binder Mechanism
A 3-ring mechanism with positive lock for legal-sized looseleaf binders, made of steel. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.10Mini 2-Ring Student Binder Mechanism
A small 0.5-inch 2-ring mechanism in zinc alloy for student looseleaf notebooks. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.10Round Ring Poly Covered Mechanism
A 2-inch round ring binder mechanism with a thin poly coating over steel for corrosion resistance, used in standard looseleaf files. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.10Slant D-Ring Presentation Binder Mechanism
A slant D-ring mechanism with 1.5-inch capacity, steel rings with locking feature for professional presentations in looseleaf format. This product is a fitting for looseleaf binders of base metal, specifically for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders.
8305.10.10Wide 14-Inch 3-Ring Mechanism
An extra-wide 14-inch 3-ring mechanism made of heavy steel, designed for oversized loose-leaf files. This base metal fitting is intended for use in the manufacture of multiple ring binders, placing it under tariff item 8305.10.10.
8305.10.90Adjustable Metal File Bars
Adjustable metal file bars, sliding steel bars used in looseleaf files to compress contents and allow expansion. These base metal fittings are essential for organizing documents in looseleaf systems.
8305.10.90Adjustable Steel Prong Fasteners
Adjustable steel prong fasteners, heavy-duty steel prongs with adjustable compressor bars for thick document stacks in looseleaf binders. These base metal fittings are commonly used in legal and accounting files.
8305.10.90Aluminum File Indexing Tags
Aluminum file indexing tags, small tags with holes for attachment to looseleaf file tabs for quick identification. These base metal office articles are classified as indexing tags under this tariff item.
8305.10.90Binder Spine Inserts Metal Frame
Binder spine inserts metal frames, which hold label inserts on looseleaf binder spines for customization. These base metal fittings are used to enhance the functionality of looseleaf binders.
8305.10.90Brass Expansion Post Sets
Brass expansion post sets, screw-post sets in brass for expanding looseleaf binders to accommodate growing document volumes. These base metal fittings include posts, screws, and caps for modular file systems.
8305.10.90Brass Index Tab Dividers
Brass index tab dividers are metal tabs used to index and organize sections within looseleaf files and binders. They feature pre-punched holes for secure attachment to binder mechanisms and are made of base metal, classifying them as fittings for looseleaf binders or files under tariff item 8305.10.90.
8305.10.90Brass Looseleaf Binder Posts
Brass looseleaf binder posts, adjustable posts and screws for expanding looseleaf binder capacity, allowing stacking of multiple rings. These base metal parts are essential for modular looseleaf systems.
8305.10.90Heavy-Duty Brass Document Bails
Heavy-duty brass document bails are swing-arm fittings that clip into looseleaf binders, allowing temporary document removal without full disassembly. Made of base metal, they serve as fittings for looseleaf binders or files, falling under tariff item 8305.10.90.
8305.10.90Metal Index Tab Dividers
Metal index tab dividers, adjustable metal tabs used in looseleaf files for indexing and organizing sections. These base metal fittings are classified as indexing tags under this tariff item.
8305.10.90Metal Letter Corner Protectors
Metal letter corner protectors are brass or steel corners that reinforce and protect the edges of looseleaf file covers and letter-sized documents. They are adhesive or rivet-mounted for durability in office settings and are made of base metal, classifying them as fittings for looseleaf binders or files under tariff item 8305.10.90.
8305.10.90Metal Prong Paper Fasteners
Metal prong paper fasteners, base metal prongs that fold through punched holes in looseleaf paper for temporary binding. These fittings are used in looseleaf files for secure document organization.
8305.10.90Metal Reinforcement Plates for Binders
Metal reinforcement plates for binders, steel plates riveted inside looseleaf binders to strengthen ring mounts. These base metal parts are classified as fittings for looseleaf binders.
8305.10.90Nickel-Plated File Folder Clips
Nickel-plated file folder clips are base metal clips used to secure documents in looseleaf files and folders. These prong-style fittings hold paper stacks firmly in office binders, making them fittings for looseleaf binders or files under tariff item 8305.10.90.
8305.10.90Nickel-Plated Indexing Flags
Nickel-plated indexing flags, metal flags that insert into looseleaf binder holes for tabbing. These base metal office articles are classified as indexing tags under this tariff item.
8305.10.90Quick-Release Binder Clips
Quick-release binder clips, spring-loaded steel clips for temporary attachment in looseleaf files. These base metal office articles are classified as similar office articles under this tariff item.
8305.10.90Steel Archival File Clips
Steel archival file clips are rust-resistant steel clips for long-term archival looseleaf files, featuring a double-prong design for secure paper retention. Made of base metal, they are fittings for looseleaf binders or files, falling under tariff item 8305.10.90.
8305.10.90Steel Compressor Clips for Binders
Steel compressor clips for binders, heavy steel clips that clamp paper stacks in looseleaf binders for neat organization. These base metal fittings are classified as similar office articles under this tariff item.
8305.10.90Steel Letter Corner Protectors
Steel letter corner protectors, metal corners that reinforce and protect the edges of looseleaf binders or files, preventing wear. These base metal office articles are classified as similar office articles under this tariff item.
8305.10.90Steel Looseleaf Binder Rings
Steel looseleaf binder rings are durable steel rings designed for insertion into looseleaf binders to secure punched paper sheets. These fittings allow for easy page addition and removal in office binders, classifying them as fittings for looseleaf binders or files under tariff item 8305.10.90.
8305.10.90Zinc-Coated Ring Protector Sleeves
Zinc-coated ring protector sleeves are metal sleeves that fit over binder rings to prevent paper tearing in looseleaf files. They enhance durability for high-use office binders and are made of base metal, classifying them as fittings for looseleaf binders or files under tariff item 8305.10.90.
8305.20.00Brass-Plated Upholstery Staple Strips
Brass-plated narrow crown staple strips used to secure fabric to wooden frames in furniture upholstery. These base metal staples are presented in strips and are specifically designed for upholstery applications, falling under tariff item 8305.20.00.
8305.20.00Carton Closing Staple Strips
Heavy gauge staple strips used for sealing carton bottoms and tops in packaging lines. These base metal staples are presented in strips and are explicitly intended for packaging applications, matching the scope of tariff item 8305.20.00.
8305.20.00Chisel Point Office Staple Strips
Precision chisel-point staple strips designed for standard office staplers, providing clean penetration through multiple paper sheets. These base metal staples are presented in strips and are intended for office use, falling under tariff item 8305.20.00.
8305.20.00Galvanized Steel Office Staple Strips
Strips of galvanized steel staples designed for standard desktop staplers in office environments. These base metal staples are presented in strips and are used for temporary paper binding, fitting tariff item 8305.20.00.
8305.20.00Heavy Duty Packaging Staple Strips
High-tensile steel staple strips for industrial carton closing and packaging machines. These base metal staples are presented in strips and are explicitly for packaging applications, matching tariff item 8305.20.00.
8305.20.00Pneumatic Tool Staple Strips
Coiled or stick staple strips for pneumatic stapling guns used in packaging and upholstery. These base metal staples are presented in strips and are designed for pneumatic tools, falling under tariff item 8305.20.00.
8305.20.00Standard 1/4 Inch Leg Staple Strips
Universal 1/4 inch leg staple strips compatible with most desktop office staplers for temporary paper binding. These base metal staples are presented in strips and are intended for office use, fitting tariff item 8305.20.00.
8305.20.00Wide Crown Upholstery Staple Strips
Wide crown galvanized staples in strips for pneumatic upholstery staplers used in furniture manufacturing. These base metal staples are presented in strips and are specifically for upholstery, falling under tariff item 8305.20.00.
8305.90.00Binded Paper Clip Sets
Pre-packaged sets of assorted size steel paper clips bundled for office retail sale. These are classic paper clips of base metal, and the set packaging does not alter their classification under this tariff item.
8305.90.00Brass Letter Clips
Curved brass clips designed to secure documents or letters in files. These letter clips are made of base metal and are explicitly listed as similar office articles under this tariff item.
8305.90.00Brass Paper Fastener Posts
Extendable brass posts that screw through punched paper for binding. These parts for loose-leaf binders are made of base metal and qualify as fittings for loose-leaf binders under this tariff item.
8305.90.00Colored Enameled Steel Paper Clips
Paper clips with a baked enamel coating in assorted colors for organization and style in office environments. The core is durable base metal, and the enamel coating does not change their essential character as paper clips.
8305.90.00Colored Plastic Coated Jumbo Clips
Large paper clips with thick colored plastic coating over steel wire for visual organization and protection. The steel wire core provides the essential fastening function, so the product remains a paper clip of base metal.
8305.90.00Colossal Giant Paper Clips
Extra-large paper clips, over two inches in length, for binding large reports or posters in professional offices. Constructed from thick base metal wire, these are oversized variants of standard paper clips.
8305.90.00Galvanized Indexing Tags
Metal tags with holes for attaching to files or documents for indexing purposes in offices. These galvanized indexing tags are made of base metal and are explicitly listed as indexing tags under this tariff item.
8305.90.00Galvanized Upholstery Staples in Strips
Strips of narrow crown galvanized staples for office upholstery or packaging. These staples in strips are made of base metal and are explicitly listed under this tariff item for offices, upholstery, and packaging.
8305.90.00Gemclip-Style Colored Paper Clips
Iconic gemclip design in vibrant colors, made from plated base metal for everyday office document organization. The triangular shape provides a secure hold on papers, and the plating adds corrosion resistance.
8305.90.00Gem Paper Clips
Gem-shaped paper clips, oval with inward-curved ends made from plated steel wire, grip papers securely for office use. These are a standard variant of base metal paper clips for document organization.
8305.90.00Heavy-Duty Binder Clips
Tough steel binder clips with handles for gripping thick documents or bags, commonly used in offices and light industrial settings. The base metal clip mechanism provides strong clamping force for securing large stacks of paper.
8305.90.00Heavy Duty Wire Clips
Robust wire clips wholly of thick galvanized steel wire for heavy paper stacks in offices. These are paper clips made entirely of wire, durable for repeated use in professional settings.