Galvanized Steel Office Staple Strips from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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