Flexible Magnetic Name Badge Holder from Canada
A composite badge reel assembly featuring a flexible magnet strip on the back for attachment to metal surfaces, paired with a plastic holder and clip for name badges. It falls under HTS 8505.19.20.00 as a composite good where the flexible magnet is the essential characteristic providing attachment function. Commonly used at conferences and events for hands-free badge display.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the flexible magnet comprises the predominant function; provide material composition breakdown showing magnet content >50% by weight
• Include magnetization test reports if requested by CBP to confirm permanent magnet properties post-magnetization
• Avoid misclassification as simple plastic holders (3926.90) by emphasizing magnetic holding capability in invoices