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U.S. imports of base metal staples in strips (HS 830520) totaled $6.3M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Base Metal Staples in Strips paid $1.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 31% on $6.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Base Metal Staples in Strips imports of $6.3M in April 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataStaples in strip form — the pre-collated format loaded into desktop and heavy-duty staplers — are classified under a single 10-digit line (8305200000) with no further US tariff subdivisions. China and South Korea are the leading suppliers, and Chinese-origin staples are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a factor that has pushed some buyers toward South Korean and Taiwanese sources. Bulk packaging format, wire gauge, and leg length are the primary commercial specifications that distinguish standard from heavy-duty or specialty staple strips, though these do not create separate HTS lines.
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No. The US tariff schedule does not subdivide staples in strips by wire gauge, leg length, or stapler compatibility — all fall under 8305200000. Size and gauge are commercial specifications relevant to purchasing but do not affect HTS classification.
Staples in strips (8305200000) are classified separately from other fasteners or wire products. Loose or bulk staples not in strip form may fall under different headings depending on their form and material. Mixed shipments should be itemized separately on the commercial invoice to ensure accurate classification of each product type.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.0M | $3K | -$1.0M |
| TAIWAN | $747K | -- | -$747K |
| AUSTRIA | $686K | -- | -$686K |
| THAILAND | $588K | -- | -$588K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8305200000 | STAPLES IN STRIPS, OF BASE METAL | $6.3M | 30.98% | $1.9M |
STAPLES IN STRIPS, OF BASE METAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8305200000 | STAPLES IN STRIPS, OF BASE METAL | $1.4M |
STAPLES IN STRIPS, OF BASE METAL
206.4K kg
OTH BS METL MOUNTNGS FTTNGS ETC FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
HS 830230
MOUNTINGS & SMLR ART & PTS FOR BUILDINGS, BASE MTL
HS 830241
LOCKS EXCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE OR FURNITURE, BASE METL
HS 830140
OTH BASE METL MOUNTNGS FTTNGS ETC FOR FURNITURE
HS 830242
HINGES, AND PARTS THEREOF, OF BASE METAL
HS 830210
STOPPERS, CAPS, LIDS, SEALS ETC NES, PRTS, BS METL
HS 830990
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $919K | $130K | -$789K |
| California | $985K | $14K | -$971K |
| Texas | $758K | $46K | -$712K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $696K | $251K | -$445K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $552K | $15K | -$537K |