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Vinyl Coated Paper Clips from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

Vinyl Coated Paper Clips from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8305.90.30