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%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
• 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