Brass Letter Clips from China
Curved brass clips designed to secure documents or letters in files. Falls under HTS 8305.90.60.00 as 'letter clips,' a specified similar office article made of base metal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label as 'office articles' to distinguish from industrial fasteners
• Provide HTS justification if clips exceed standard office sizes
• Avoid bundling with binders to prevent set classification under 8309