HTS 8305.20.00Fittings 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:Staples in strips
What that translates to:Staples in strips
Also written 83052000 or 8305.20.0000. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.
Staples in strips (HTS 8305.20.00) from China owe 32.5% in total duties as of Oct 1, 2026: no regular duty plus a 25% steel, aluminum and copper tariff (Section 232) and a 7.5% China tariff (Section 301).
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Official 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: Staples in strips
Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 83: Miscellaneous articles of base metal.Statistical lines
The 10-digit numbers used on entry paperwork. They share this code's duty rates.
- 8305.20.0000 (8305200000)Staples in strips · reported in kg
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What changed for this code
- Jul 24, 2026Forced-labor tariffs start on imports from 60 economies (Section 301)
- Jul 22, 202625% Section 301 tariff on products of Brazil starts
- Jun 8, 2026Section 232 metals tariffs change for farm, HVAC and mobile industrial equipment
- May 1, 2026Taiwan's auto parts and some wood products get a 15% Section 232 rate
- Apr 6, 2026Section 232 steel, aluminum and copper tariffs move to full value and new rate groups
- Jan 1, 2026Section 301 tariff on Nicaragua starts at 0%, set to rise to 10% in 2027 and 15% in 2028
Questions about HTS 8305.20.00
What is the duty rate for HTS 8305.20.00?
The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is Free. Goods from China owe 32.5% in total as of Oct 1, 2026, including any additional tariffs. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.
Is HTS 8305.20.00 subject to Section 301 tariffs?
Yes, for goods from 2 countries and territories as of Oct 1, 2026: China, Nicaragua. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.
Is HTS 8305.20.00 subject to Section 232 tariffs?
Yes, for goods from 238 countries and territories as of Oct 1, 2026, including Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, Andorra. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.
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