Metal Index Tab Dividers
Adjustable metal tabs used in looseleaf files for indexing and organizing sections, often with reinforced edges. Classified under HTS 8305.10.00 as fittings for looseleaf binders made of base metal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 2.9% | +17.5% | 20.4% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 2.9% | +10.0% | 12.9% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 2.9% | +10.0% | 12.9% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 2.9% | +10.0% | 12.9% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 2.9% | +10.0% | 12.9% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plain metal tabs without binder mounting
Stoppers, caps, or lids of base metal not fitted for binders go to general office articles.
If plastic-coated or primarily plastic
Material composition shifts to plastic articles if metal is secondary.
If imported attached to paper index sheets
Bookends or indexes with paper components classified by principal material (paper).
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Label shipments clearly as 'binder fittings only' to prevent confusion with full stationery sets
โข Include CAD drawings or photos showing binder-specific design in import docs
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Adjustable Metal File Bars
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