HS Code 8305
Metal Stationery and Fittings
HS code 8305 covers base metal stationery fittings like staples, paper clips, and binder mechanisms, used extensively in office administration and upholstery.
4-digit Section XVFCL
HS Code 8305 — Metal Stationery and Fittings
This code focuses on small metal components used in stationery and paper binding. Essential for office and home use, it includes staples, paper clips, and binder rings that secure documents or packaging.
What's included
- Paper clips
- Staples in strips
- Binder mechanisms
- Letter clips
- Indexing tags
What's excluded
- Individual wire staples → use
7317(Loose, non-strip staples are classified as nails/tacks in 7317.)
Common examples
- Boxes of standard office staples
- 2-ring binder metal mechanisms
- Jumbo silver paper clips
- Metal bull clips for documents
- Upholstery staples in strips
Frequently asked questions
Are industrial staples included?
Only if they are 'in strips' (stapled together for machine use). Loose industrial staples fall under 7317.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 7%
- Documentation: Significant anti-dumping cases historically exist for paper clips from specific Asian origins.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, India, Germany, South Korea
- Top importers: United States, Mexico, Vietnam
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Key takeaway
Covers metal binding and clipping supplies, specifically emphasizing 'staples in strips' for ease of use.
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