Aluminum Staples for Industrial Packaging from Japan
Heavy-duty aluminum staples for sealing large cartons and packaging in manufacturing. Excluded from heading 8305, these classify under HTS 7616.10.90 as 'staples (other than those of heading 8305)'. U-shaped for pneumatic staplers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify 'not for office use' to differentiate from 8305 staples
• Ship in coils if applicable, but declare cross-section to avoid wire classification