Vinyl Coated Paper Clips from Japan
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.
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
• 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