Document Binding Staples Clips from Japan
Specialty plastic clips loaded into mechanical staplers for heavy-duty booklet binding in printing operations. Composed of high-impact polystyrene, they are crimped by the machine to fasten paper stacks. These qualify under 3926.90.8500 for plastic fasteners in mechanical attaching clips.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit machine compatibility certifications; customs often challenges binding clips without proof
• Declare exact polymer type (e.g
• polystyrene >95% per subheading notes) to prevent copolymer misrouting
• Package in machine-loadable cartridges to demonstrate mechanical use intent