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    8305.10.00

    Fittings for looseleaf binders or files

    HTS code 8305.10.00 covers fittings for looseleaf binders and files, as well as related office articles made of base metal. This code is used for importing these office supplies, with a general duty of 2.9% – though preferential rates may apply for goods originating from eligible countries as detailed in the duty information.

    Fittings for looseleaf binders or files

    Detailed information for HTS Code 8305.10.00

    This duty applies to miscellaneous articles of base metal within Chapter 83. Specifically, code 8305.10.00 covers fittings used for looseleaf binders or files, like the mechanisms that hold pages together. This code has two subdivisions: 8305.10.00.10 for ring binder mechanisms and 8305.10.00.50 for all other fittings, so choose the suffix that best describes the specific type of fitting being reported.

    ChapterChapter 83 - Miscellaneous articles of base metal
    SectionSection XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

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    General Duty

    2.90%

    Standard trade partners (NTR)

    Special Duty

    Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

    Eligible FTA or preference programs

    The general duty rate for HTS code 8305.10.00 and its subdivisions (8305.10.00.10 for Ring binder mechanisms and 8305.10.00.50 for Other) is 2.90%, applying to imports from countries not designated as Standard Trade Partners (NTR). Several countries (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) qualify for a Free (0%) duty rate under eligible FTA or preference programs. All imports under this HTS code and its subdivisions must be reported in kilograms (kg). Section information is not specified.

    Rate of Duty (Column 2): 45%

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    Code subdivisions

    8305.10.00.10

    Fittings for looseleaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, and parts thereof, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal: > Fittings for looseleaf binders or files > Ring binder mechanisms

    8305.10.00.50

    Fittings for looseleaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, and parts thereof, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal: > Fittings for looseleaf binders or files > Other

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    Chapter & section notes

    Chapter notes

    Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 83 MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV 83-1 Notes 1. For the purposes of this chapter, parts of base metal are to be classified with their parent articles. However, articles of iron or steel of heading 7312, 7315, 7317, 7318, or 7320, or similar articles of other base metal (chapters 74 to 76 and 78 to 81) are not to be taken as parts of articles of this chapter. 2. For the purposes of heading 8302, the word "castors" means those having a diameter (including, where appropriate, tires) not exceeding 75 mm, or those having a diameter (including, where appropriate, tires) exceeding 75 mm, provided that the width of the wheel or tire fitted thereto is less than 30 mm. Additional U.S. Note 1. The dutiable weight of hooks, eyes and eyelets in subheading 8308.10 includes the weight of cards, cartons and immediate wrappings and labels. Statistical Note 1. For the purposes of statistical reporting number 8309.90.0020 cans of a kind used for the conveyance of beverages include those with “stay on tab ends” and “ring pull tab ends." Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 83-2

    Section notes

    SECTION XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover: (a) Prepared paints, inks or other products with a basis of metallic flakes or powder (headings 3207 to 3210, 3212, 3213 or 3215); (b) Ferrocerium or other pyrophoric alloys (heading 3606); (c) Headgear or parts thereof of heading 6506 or 6507; (d) Umbrella frames or other articles of heading 6603; (e) Goods of

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