Code 8305 10 · Heading 8305

Base-metal fittings and mechanisms for loose-leaf binders or file folders, excluding clasps and closures for accounting books and similar items

This covers base-metal fittings and mechanisms used in loose-leaf binders or file folders. It does not cover clasps or closures for accounting books and similar items.

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Base-metal ring mechanism for a loose-leaf binder
Base-metal fitting for a file folder

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Official tariff text

Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal (excl. drawing pins and clasps for books or registers)

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Step 1 · Section XV Base metals and articles of base metal
Is it iron or steel; an article made of iron or steel; copper or an article made of copper; nickel or an article made of nickel; aluminium or an article made of aluminium; lead or an article made of lead; zinc or an article made of zinc; tin or an article made of tin; another base metal, sintered metal or cermet, or an article made from one of these; a base-metal tool, implement, knife, spoon or fork, or a part thereof; or another miscellaneous article made of base metal?
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Step 2 · Chapter 83 Miscellaneous articles of base metal 11 of 11 chapters in section XV
Which type of base-metal product is it: a lock or key; a fitting, handle, bracket, roller or door closer; a safe or reinforced box; an office article; a stationery fastener or staple; a bell, decoration, frame or metal mirror; a flexible metal hose; a clothing, footwear, luggage or similar fastener, rivet, bead or sequin; a plug, cap, lid, seal or other packaging fitting; a sign, plate, number, letter or symbol; or a soldering, welding or spray-metallising wire, rod, tube, sheet, electrode or similar product?
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Step 3 · Heading 8305 Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter cl… 5 of 11 headings under chapter 83
Is it a fitting or mechanism for a loose-leaf binder or file folder, staples in strips, or another listed base-metal office item or a part of one?
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Step 4 · Subheading 8305 10 Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base m… 1 of 3 subheadings under heading 8305
Is the item a base-metal fitting or mechanism for a loose-leaf binder or file folder, rather than a clasp or closure for an accounting book or similar item?

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8305 10 00 Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal (excl. drawing pins and clasps for books or registers) 2.7% Save

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8305 10 Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal (excl. drawing pins and clasps for books or registers) you are here 2.7%
8305 20 Staples in strips, of base metal 2.7%
8305 90 Office articles such as letter clips, letter corners, paper clips and indexing tags, of base metal, incl. parts of articles of heading 8305 (excl. fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, staples in strips, drawing pins and clasps for books or registers) 2.7%

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

83.05.1000

Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

All 16 UK lines under this code

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Ordinary duty

2.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Staples in strips, of base metal

Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.