Brass Looseleaf Binder Posts from China
Adjustable brass posts and screws for expanding looseleaf binder capacity, allowing stacking of multiple rings. HTS 8305.10.00 covers these as base metal parts for looseleaf files.
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
• Specify alloy (e.g
• brass composition) to qualify for correct base metal subheadings
• Ensure packing lists distinguish posts from full mechanisms to avoid set classification
• Avoid mislabeling as 'fasteners' which could redirect to 7318