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Colored Enameled Steel Paper Clips from Japan

Paper clips with baked enamel coating in assorted colors for organization and style in office environments. Core is durable base metal. 'Other' under HTS 8305.90.3050 for enameled variants.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Test enamel adhesion and weight percentage to ensure base metal dominance

• Avoid 'toy' labeling; emphasize office use in marketing and docs

• Comply with Prop 65 for California imports regarding enamel chemicals