Vinyl Coated Paper Clips from Japan
Steel wire paper clips with colored vinyl or plastic coating to prevent scratching papers and add grip. Still classified under tariff item 8305.90.00 as base metal predominates, with coating as a minor feature for office use.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• The base metal wire provides the essential character; the vinyl coating is secondary
• Ensure the coating does not obscure the base metal nature for customs classification