Brass Letter Clips from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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