Flexible Magnetic Name Badge Holder from China
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 — China → United States
42.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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