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2-Ring Polypropylene Binder Mechanism from China

This ring binder mechanism features two 1-inch capacity rings made of base metal with a polypropylene trigger and spine cover, designed for insertion into looseleaf binders. It falls under HTS 8305.10.00.10 as a fitting specifically for looseleaf binders or files. The metal rings and lever mechanism classify it as a ring binder mechanism.

Duty Rate — China → United States

22.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify the mechanism is primarily metal rings with minimal non-metal components to avoid reclassification; provide detailed assembly diagrams in documentation; ensure country-of-origin marking on visible metal parts