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Steel Paper Clips from Japan

Small looped wires made of base metal used to hold sheets of paper together in office settings. These paper clips are explicitly listed as office articles of base metal and classified under tariff item 8305.90.00.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

6.5%

Import Tips

• Confirm the paper clips are made of base metal, such as steel, and not coated with precious metal

• Ensure they are not part of a set with other office articles that could affect classification

• Keep supplier documentation showing base metal composition for CBSA