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Chisel Point Office Staple Strips from China

Precision chisel-point staple strips for standard office staplers, providing clean penetration through multiple paper sheets. Base metal construction qualifies under HTS 8305.20.00.00 for office staples in strips.

Duty Rate — China → United States

32.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
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)
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Label with exact leg length (e.g

6mm, 12mm) to match office stapler standards

Use HTS explanatory notes to differentiate from heavy-duty industrial staples

Bundle in consumer packaging to maintain office article status vs. bulk industrial