U.S. imports of Base Metal Staples in Strips (HS 830520) totaled $8.1M in August 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Base Metal Staples in Strips paid $2.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 26.57% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 8305
Subheading 830520 · $8.1M of $11.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $92.0M of Base Metal Staples in Strips and exported $14.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 26.57% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8305200000 | Staples in Strips, of Base Metal | $8.0M | 26.57% | 99.93% | $2.1M |
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 | $1.4M |
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.
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