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Heavy Duty Packaging Staple Strips

High-tensile steel staple strips for industrial carton closing and packaging machines. These are exampled in the HTS heading for packaging use and made of base metal, fitting HTS 8305.20.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7317.00.55Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If for manual hammer-driven packaging without staplers

Staples or tacks not configured for office/upholstery/packaging staplers classify as iron/steel articles in 7317.

8422.40Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If when imported with packaging machinery parts

Parts for packaging machines may fall under heading 8422, including certain staple feeders.

8309.90.00Higher: 37.6% vs 17.5%

If resembling stoppers or caps for packaging

Specialized packaging closures of base metal classify under heading 8309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit machine compatibility specs to confirm classification as stapler strips rather than nails

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'nails' which triggers different Chapter 73 tariffs

Include gauge and crown width measurements in commercial invoices for accurate valuation