Heavy-Duty Binder Clips from Japan
Tough steel binder clips with handles for gripping thick documents or bags, commonly used in offices and light industrial settings. Features a base metal clip mechanism. 'Other' paper clips under HTS 8305.90.3050 due to robust design.
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
• Specify clip capacity (e.g
• 1-inch) in invoices to differentiate from standard clips
• Ensure handles are integral metal parts, not plastic, for correct base metal heading
• Package in office-labeled boxes to avoid industrial tool reclassification