Gemini Heavy Duty Staple Packs from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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