Galvanized Steel Office Staple Strips from China
Strips of galvanized steel staples designed for use in standard desktop staplers in office environments. These staples are typically 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch in length and are classified under HTS 8305.20.00.00 as staples in strips for office use made of base metal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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)
Import Tips
• Verify staple dimensions and wire gauge match office stapler specifications to avoid misclassification as industrial staples
• Include material composition certificates confirming base metal content to comply with HTS Chapter 83 requirements
• Label shipments clearly as 'office staples' to prevent customs confusion with upholstery or packaging staples