U.S. imports of Looseleaf Binder Fittings, Paper Clips, Letter Clips & Metal Staples (SITC 89512) totaled $11.1M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Looseleaf Binder Fittings, Paper Clips, Letter Clips & Metal Staples paid $2.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 23.22% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRing mechanisms for looseleaf binders, paper clips, binder clips, letter corners, and staples in strips for office use are small but high-volume base-metal articles that flow through well-established import channels, with Asian manufacturers — particularly in China — historically dominating supply. Section 301 tariffs have affected Chinese-origin goods in this category, making cost management a persistent concern for office supply distributors and importers. The heading's scope is defined by end-use (office or desk application) and material (base metal), so plastic or composite versions of the same articles fall outside it.
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1.3K import shipments a month
No. This heading covers staples in strips specifically for office, desk, or similar use. Heavy-duty staples for construction, upholstery, or industrial fastening applications are classified under different headings based on their construction and intended use. The commercial invoice and product specifications should clearly indicate the intended application to support the correct classification.
Replacement ring mechanisms sold separately are generally classifiable under this heading as fittings for looseleaf binders, provided they are made of base metal and designed for office use. The fact that they are sold as spare parts rather than incorporated into a finished binder does not change the classification. Importers should confirm the material composition and intended use on the commercial invoice.
Basic heading 265 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 89512 · $11.1M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
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China and South Korea together supply 52% of it.
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$11.1MYoY · free account
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$2.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $121.3M of Looseleaf Binder Fittings, Paper Clips, Letter Clips & Metal Staples.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.