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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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