Staples Hs Code

Staples harmonized system code

Product Overview Staples classified under HS Code 830520 refer to small, typically metal fasteners designed for securing sheets of paper or other materials within office, industrial, and packaging contexts. These fasteners are manufactured from materials such as galvanized steel, stainless steel, or other corrosion-resistant alloys, featuring precise dimensions typically ranging from 6 mm to 12 mm in leg length and 11 mm to 13 mm in crown width. The production process involves wire drawing, cutting, and forming to ensure uniformity, tensile strength, and resistance to deformation. HS Code 830520 encompasses various subcategories including heavy-duty staples, standard office staples, and specialty staples tailored for specific applications such as upholstery or packaging. Commercially, these staples are widely utilized in office environments, mailrooms, packaging facilities, and light manufacturing sectors to bind paper, cardboard, and thin materials efficiently. Their value proposition lies in their consistent quality, compatibility with standard staple guns and staplers, and cost-effective mass production, making them an essential consumable within global supply chains and office supply markets. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 830520 falls under Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous Articles of Base Metal), Heading 8305 (Staples and other base metal fasteners), and Subheading 830520 (Staples). This classification is justified based on the product’s physical composition (metal fasteners), functional design (binding and fastening), and manufacturing process. Typical packaging formats for international shipment include bulk cartons containing multiple boxes of staples, with moisture-resistant inner linings to prevent corrosion during transit. Preservation measures often involve galvanization or application of anti-rust coatings to conform with ISO 9227 salt spray test standards, ensuring durability across diverse climatic conditions. Shipping parameters comply with international trade regulations including IMO packing requirements for metal goods. Quality standards align with ASTM F1667 for mechanical fasteners, guaranteeing uniformity in wire diameter (commonly 0.6 mm to 1.0 mm), tensile strength (minimum 350 MPa), and dimensional tolerances to facilitate seamless customs clearance and trade compliance. This classification framework supports accurate tariff application, facilitates smooth customs processing, and ensures consistency with WTO and international harmonized system nomenclature.

Staples Chapter Note

1.- For the purposes of this Chapter, parts of base metal are to be classified with their parent articles. However, articles of iron or steel of heading 73.12, 73.15, 73.17, 73.18 or 73.20, or similar articles of other base metal (Chapters 74 to 76 and 78 to 81) are not to be taken as parts of articles of this Chapter. 2.- For the purposes of heading 83.02, the word “castors” means those having a diameter (including, where appropriate, tyres) not exceeding 75 mm, or those having a diameter (including, where appropriate, tyres) exceeding 75 mm provided that the width of the wheel or tyre fitted thereto is less than 30 mm.