Zinc-Coated Ring Protector Sleeves from Japan
Zinc-coated metal sleeves that fit over binder rings to prevent paper tearing in looseleaf files. Enhances durability for high-use office binders. Classed under HTS 8305.10.00.50 as other fittings.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Document zinc coating thickness for anti-corrosion claims
• Pair with ring sets but invoice separately to maintain classification
• Avoid 'hardware' terminology; use 'office fittings' descriptors