Steel Paper Clips from Japan

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 — 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

• 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