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The tariff classification of paper clips and fasteners from China and Taiwan
Issued February 26, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8305.90.3050, 8305.90.3010
Headings: 8305
Product description
The merchandise consists of four types of paper clips and fasteners made of base metal. They are a wire paper clip (50-005SL), a bulldog paper clip (52-036HU), a foldback paper clip (52-013SL), and a prong fastener (51-048SP).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the wire paper clips (50-005SL) will be 8305.90.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for paper clips of base metal and parts thereof, wholly of wire. The applicable subheading for the bulldog clips, foldback clips, and prong fasteners will be 8305.90.3050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for paper clips of base metal and parts thereof, other.
Full text
NY D88358 February 26, 1999 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:MM:113 D88358 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8305.90.3010; 8305.90.3050 Mr. Rodney Ralston Trans-Border Customs Services, Inc. One Trans-Border Drive P.O. Box 800 Champlain, NY 12919 RE: The tariff classification of paper clips and fasteners from China and Taiwan Dear Mr. Ralston: In your letter dated February 16, 1999, on behalf of Business Stationers, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise consists of four types of paper clips and fasteners made of base metal. They are a wire paper clip (50-005SL), a bulldog paper clip (52-036HU), a foldback paper clip (52-013SL), and a prong fastener (51-048SP). The applicable subheading for the wire paper clips (50-005SL) will be 8305.90.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for paper clips of base metal and parts thereof, wholly of wire. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the bulldog clips, foldback clips, and prong fasteners will be 8305.90.3050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for paper clips of base metal and parts thereof, other. The rate of duty will be free. The wire paper clips (item number 50-005SL) from China may be subject to antidumping duties. Before you import, we recommend that you contact the International Trade Commission at: Office of Antidumping Investigations Import Administration International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 14th Street and Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20230 This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist James Smyth at 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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