Vinyl Coated Paper Clips
Steel wire paper clips with colored vinyl or plastic coating to prevent scratching papers and add grip. Still classified under HTS 8305.90.30 as base metal predominates, with coating as a minor feature for office use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coating exceeds base metal weight
Plastic predominant clips are articles of plastics, not base metal.
If sold as colored indexing aids
Coated clips marketed as tags or markers fall under other base metal office articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document coating as non-essential (under 50% by weight) to maintain base metal classification
• Test for lead content in coatings to meet U.S. consumer product safety standards
Related Products under HTS 8305.90.30
Gem Paper Clips
Gem-shaped paper clips, oval with inward-curved ends made from plated steel wire, grip papers securely for office use. Classified under HTS 8305.90.30 as they are a variant of base metal paper clips for document organization.
Colored Plastic Coated Jumbo Clips
Large paper clips with thick colored plastic coating over steel wire for visual organization and protection. HTS 8305.90.30 applies as base metal wire forms the essential structure for office document fastening.
Binded Paper Clip Sets
Pre-packaged sets of assorted size steel paper clips bundled for office retail sale. HTS 8305.90.30 covers them as paper clips, even in sets, without changing classification.
Steel Wire Paper Clips
These are standard double-loop paper clips made from thin steel wire, designed to hold multiple sheets of paper together without punching holes. They fall under HTS 8305.90.30 as paper clips of base metal, specifically categorized as office articles for securing documents.
Jumbo Paper Clips
Extra-large steel wire paper clips for binding thicker stacks of documents or catalogs in offices. They qualify for HTS 8305.90.30 as oversized paper clips made of base metal for similar office article purposes.
Paper Clip Forming Dies
Precision metal dies used to stamp and form wire into paper clips during manufacturing. They are parts thereof under HTS 8305.90.30, specifically for producing base metal paper clips.