Wide Crown Upholstery Staple Strips from China

Wide crown galvanized staples in strips for pneumatic upholstery staplers used in furniture manufacturing. Specifically noted in HTS 8305.20.00.00 as staples in strips for upholstery.

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

Specify crown width (e.g

15/16 inch) and tool compatibility in import docs

Avoid declaring as 'nails'—emphasize stapler strip configuration

Certify galvanization process to confirm base metal classification