Chapter 83 · Miscellaneous articles of base metal · Section 15
HS Code 8305.10
Fittings for looseleaf binders or files
Heading 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
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 8305.10
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8305.10.00 |
Fittings for looseleaf binders or files 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
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2.9% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 8305.10
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8305 10 00 | Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8305.10
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8305 10 00 00 | Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 11 | Consigned from Viet Nam | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 13 | Consigned from Lao People's Democratic Republic | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 19 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 21 | Consigned from Viet Nam | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 23 | Consigned from Lao People's Democratic Republic | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 29 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 36 | Ring binder mechanisms consisting of more than two steel sheets or wires with at least four half rings made of steel wire fixed on it and which are kept together by a steel cover; they can be opened either by pulling the half rings or with a small steel-made trigger mechanism fixed to the ring binder mechanism | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 37 | Consigned from Viet Nam | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 38 | Consigned from Lao People's Democratic Republic | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 39 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 40 | Consigned from Viet Nam | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 41 | Consigned from Lao People's Democratic Republic | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 42 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 49 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 50 | Lever arch mechanisms for archiving sheets and other documents in binders and files consisting of arched sturdy metal elements (normally two) on a back plate and having at least one opening trigger that permits inserting and filing of sheets and other documents<br> | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8305 10 00 99 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 8305
The subheadings immediately before and after 8305.10 in chapter 83.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 8305.10.
What is HS code 8305.10?
HS code 8305.10 covers: Fittings for looseleaf binders or files. It belongs to chapter 83 (Miscellaneous articles of base metal) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 8305.10?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 2.9%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 8305.10?
The UK extends 8305.10 to 17 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 8305100000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.