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Aluminum Staples for Upholstery

Narrow crown aluminum staples for securing fabric to wooden furniture frames. HTS 7616.10.90.90 includes staples (except heading 8305) made of aluminum. Corrosion-resistant for indoor/outdoor furniture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+75.0%81%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+50.0%56%
🇨🇦Canada6%+50.0%56%
🇩🇪Germany6%+50.0%56%
🇯🇵Japan6%+50.0%56%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8305.20.00Lower: 32.5% vs 81%

If steel or other base metal

Heading 8305 specifically for non-aluminum staples.

9401.61Lower: 12.5% vs 81%

If imported with furniture as assembled set

Furniture classification includes integral fasteners.

7616.10Same rate: 81%

If plain nails vs. formed staples

Statistical breakout for basic nail forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Distinguish from steel staples (8305.20); provide spectrochemical analysis

• Declare gauge, crown width, and leg length precisely

• Coiled vs. stick packaging affects handling and potential set classification