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

Heading 8305 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 6 ten-digit statistical numbers. A US entry line in ACE needs the full ten digits, with the quantity in kg.

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If the goods are made in China, check Section 301 duties under HTSUS heading 9903.88, on top of the general rate, and any exclusions.

HTSUS number	Description	Unit	General rate
8305.10.00	Fittings for looseleaf binders or files		2.9%
8305.10.00.10	Ring binder mechanisms	kg
8305.10.00.50	Other	kg
8305.20.00.00	Staples in strips	kg	Free
8305.90	Other, including parts:
8305.90.30	Paper clips, and parts thereof		Free
8305.90.30.10	Wholly of wire	kg
8305.90.30.50	Other	kg
8305.90.60.00	Other	kg	5.7%

Common paperwork mistakes with heading 8305

The invoice shows the exporter's own code. Only the first six digits are shared worldwide; the US number has ten. Check every line against the list above.
The quantity is in the wrong unit. These lines report quantity in kg, which may not match the invoice's cartons, sets or pieces.
The packing list and the bill of lading disagree on cartons or gross weight, which can lead to holds and exams.
The manufacturer's name and address are missing, so the MID cannot be built from the documents.

Look up any ten-digit number, or read the guide to invoice and packing list mismatches.

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Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. Rates are for information only.