Brass Looseleaf Binder Posts from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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