Clear Plastic Binder Clips

Heavy-duty binder clips made entirely of injection-molded plastic, used to secure stacks of paper in offices and classrooms. They fall under HTS 3926.10.00.00 as office or school supplies of plastics, providing a reusable alternative to metal clips.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 15.3%

If containing metal springs or wires

Items with significant metal parts shift to other plastic articles not specified as office supplies.

7319.40Lower: 10% vs 15.3%

If predominantly metal construction

Pure metal binder clips or staples fall under Chapter 73 for safety pins and similar articles.

4820.10Lower: 10% vs 15.3%

If sold as part of a paper binder set

When imported in sets with paper registers, classified by essential character under writing accessories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the clips are 100% plastic without metal components to avoid reclassification under metal articles

Include detailed material composition certificates to confirm plastic polymer content per Chapter 39 notes

Label products clearly as office supplies to prevent customs misclassification as general plastic articles