Flexible Magnetic Name Badge Holder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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