Steel Paper Clips from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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