Document Binding Staples Clips from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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