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Stainless Steel Paper Clips from Japan

Corrosion-resistant stainless steel wire paper clips for humid environments or archival use. Classified in HTS 8305.90.30 as base metal (iron/steel alloy) paper clips for office applications.

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

• Certify stainless steel grade (e.g

• 304) for material duty preferences

• Avoid alloy misdeclaration; stainless is base metal under Chapter 83