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U.S. imports of base metal staples in strips (HS 830520) totaled $8.6M in July 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Base Metal Staples in Strips paid $2.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $8.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Base Metal Staples in Strips imports of $8.6M in July 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.8M.
Last updated: July 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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761 shipments/mo
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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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 8305
Subheading 830520 · $8.6M of $11.5M
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Imports
$8.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8305200000 | Staples in Strips, Of Base Metal | $8.6M | 26.19% | 99.45% | $2.2M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8305200000 | Staples in Strips, Of Base Metal | $1.2M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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rate provision · imports
0.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 26.19%.