Carton Closing Staple Strips from Germany
Heavy-gauge staple strips used for sealing the bottom and top flaps of cartons in packaging lines. These staples are made of base metal and are supplied in strips, which is explicitly covered by tariff item 8305.20.00 for staples in strips for packaging applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Verify that the staples are not part of a larger packaging machine, as that could shift classification to Section XVI
• Provide CBSA with the staple dimensions and material (e.g
• steel) to confirm they are 'staples in strips' under heading 8305