Clear Plastic Binder Clips from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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