Gemini Heavy Duty Staple Packs from China
These are heavy-duty staples sold in packs of 5,000 pieces, consisting of two joined steel wires with chisel points for industrial staplers. They fall under HTS 7317.00.75.00 as staples of iron or steel made of two or more pieces, specifically two wires formed together. Designed for binding thick stacks of paper or cartons in offices and warehouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the staples are sold in multi-piece packs and not single units to qualify under this subheading
• Provide material certificates confirming iron or steel construction without copper heads