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    8305.90.30

    Paper clips, and parts thereof

    HTS code 8305.90.30 covers paper clips and their parts, as well as similar office articles made of base metal. This code is used for importing these office supplies, which currently enter the U.S. duty-free as part of Chapter 83—a section dedicated to miscellaneous base metal articles.

    Paper clips, and parts thereof

    Detailed information for HTS Code 8305.90.30

    This duty is classified within Chapter 83, which covers miscellaneous articles of base metal. Specifically, code 8305.90.30 covers paper clips and their parts, falling under the broader category of fittings for office use, like binders and files. This code has two subdivisions: 8305.90.30.10 for paper clips wholly made of wire, and 8305.90.30.50 for all other paper clips and parts, so choose the suffix that best describes the material composition of the item being classified.

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

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    General Duty

    Free

    Standard trade partners (NTR)

    Special Duty

    N/A

    Eligible FTA or preference programs

    The general duty rate for HTS code 8305.90.30 (Paper clips, and parts thereof) is Free, meaning no duty is assessed on imports from all countries. This rate applies to both subdivisions 8305.90.30.10 (Wholly of wire) and 8305.90.30.50 (Other). A special rate is not specified, however, imports may qualify for preferential treatment under Eligible FTA or preference programs. All quantities must be reported in kilograms (kg). Standard trade partners (NTR) also benefit from the Free general rate.

    Rate of Duty (Column 2): 45%

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    Code subdivisions

    8305.90.30.10

    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: > Other, including parts: > Paper clips, and parts thereof > Wholly of wire

    8305.90.30.50

    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: > Other, including parts: > Paper clips, and parts thereof > 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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