Steel Paper Clips from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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