Is HTS 8305 subject to a Section 301 tariff?

Goods imported from China may carry an additional Section 301 tariff (typically +25% or +7.5%) on top of the base duty rate. Use the ShipSeeker calculator with origin set to China to estimate it.

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HTS 8305 Chapter 83

Fittings For Looseleaf Binders Or Files, Letter Clips, Letter Corners, Paper Clips, Indexing Tags And Similar…

Q: What is the import duty rate for HTS 8305 (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:)?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HTS 8305 is varies by subheading. Free-trade-agreement (special) and Column 2 rates may also apply. Estimate the total landed cost by country of origin with the ShipSeeker calculator.

Q: What does HTS 8305 cover?

HTS 8305 covers 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: in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (chapter 83).

U.S. import duty rate & tariff classification for HTS 8305 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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Full HTS description

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:

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Duty rates for HTS 8305 are set at the subheading level.

Across its 3 subheadings, published general rates are 2.9%, Free. Pick a specific code below for its exact rate.

Subheadings under 8305

HTS code	Description	General rate
8305.10.00	Fittings For Looseleaf Binders Or Files	2.9%
8305.20.00.00	Staples In Strips	Free
8305.90	Other, Including Parts:	—

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Source: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Rates are for reference; verify with a licensed customs broker before importing.