Metal Letter Corner Protectors from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
27.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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