Wire Paper Clips (Gem Type)
Classic double-loop wire paper clips, commonly known as gem clips, designed to hold sheets of paper together without punching holes. These are wholly formed from bent steel wire and are explicitly listed as paper clips of base metal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 8305900000; Equal To 8305900000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the clips are not recognizable as office paper clips
Articles of iron or steel wire not elsewhere specified may fall under heading 73.26.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify as paper clips of base metal under 8305.90.00
• Ensure the wire is base metal (steel) and not precious metal
• Check if preferential tariff treatment applies under CETA or CPTPP
Related Products under Tariff item 8305.90.00
Binded 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.
Brass 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.
Brass 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.
Colored 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.
Colored 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.
Colossal 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.