Steel Paper Clips
Small looped wires made of base metal used to hold sheets of paper together in office settings. They classify under HTS 8305.90.60.00 as 'paper clips' which are explicitly listed office articles of base metal.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as straight pins or needles
Straight wire forms without loops may classify as iron/steel wire or pins rather than office clips.
If made of plastic or vinyl-coated
Non-base metal clips fall under other articles of plastics in Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify base metal composition (iron/steel) to avoid reclassification to plastic clips under Chapter 39
• Include material certificates for anti-dumping checks on steel products
• Package in bulk for office use to prevent retail set classification
Related Products under HTS 8305.90.60.00
Brass Letter Clips
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.
Galvanized Indexing Tags
Metal tags with holes for attaching to files or documents for indexing purposes in offices. Classified in HTS 8305.90.60.00 as 'indexing tags and similar office articles' of base metal.
Stainless Steel Staples in Strips
Strips of connected stainless steel staples for use in office staplers. HTS 8305.90.60.00 covers 'staples in strips (for example, for offices)' made of base metal.
Metal Looseleaf Binder Clips
Adjustable metal clips with handles for securing paper in looseleaf binders. Included in HTS 8305.90.60.00 as 'fittings for looseleaf binders' and parts thereof, of base metal.
Zinc-Plated Letter Corners
Small triangular metal corners to protect document edges in files. HTS 8305.90.60.00 explicitly lists 'letter corners' as similar office articles of base metal.
Office Push Pins with Metal Heads
Pins with flat metal heads for bulletin boards in offices, functioning like indexing tags. Covered under HTS 8305.90.60.00 as similar base metal office articles.