Metal Letter Corner Protectors from China
Brass or steel corners that reinforce and protect the edges of looseleaf file covers and letter-sized documents. Adhesive or rivet-mounted for durability in office settings. HTS 8305.10.00.50 includes such similar office articles for files.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Label as 'letter corners for files' explicitly; generic 'metal corners' risks 8302 classification
• Test for sharp edges compliance with office safety standards like ASTM
• Import in bulk strips to reduce per-unit duties but declare accurately