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Aluminum Staples for Upholstery from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

56%

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
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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