HS 8305 — Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 83 Miscellaneous base metal articles
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 83
Chapter 83 Miscellaneous base metal articles
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 8305 covers
Signs, nameplates, frames, safes, keys, bells and other base metal articles.
Classification notes
Article type and base metal determine the subheading.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 8305
What is HS 8305?
Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous base metal articles). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 8305?
Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 8305 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 8305 products?
Article type and base metal determine the subheading.