Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal

HS v2017 Code: 8305

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
83	05	n/a

Code	8305
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	83

Ancestor Codes: Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal

This Code: Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal

Child Codes: Stationery; letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, including parts, of base metal; Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal; Stationery; staples in strips, (e.g. for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal; Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal; Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays and rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and the like, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403; Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal; Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal

About stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal

hs code 8305 covers a diverse range of stationery and office supplies made from base metals. These products are essential for the smooth functioning of offices, packaging operations, and various other industries. As a key component of the broader office supplies and stationery market, this code plays an important role in supporting administrative and organizational activities across the global economy.

Production process

The production of items under hs code 8305 typically involves metal stamping, cutting, and forming techniques. Manufacturers use specialized machinery to cut, shape, and assemble the base metal components into the final stationery products. Processes like punching, bending, and welding are commonly employed to create items such as paper clips, binder clips, and staples.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 8305 items include base metals like steel, aluminum, or brass. Manufacturers also rely on various tools, dies, and molds to shape the metal components. Adhesives, coatings, and other finishing materials may be used to enhance the functionality and appearance of the final products.

Production outputs

The output of hs code 8305 includes a wide range of stationery and office supplies, such as paper clips, binder clips, letter clips, indexing tags, and staples. These products are primarily consumed by 4817 Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery, 4820 (Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting-pads, binders (loose-leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and business forms, of paper or paperboard), and 9403 Other furniture and parts thereof.

Family tree for stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/83'>83: Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8305'>8305: Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8301'>8301: Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal, keys for any or the foregoing articles, of base metal</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8302'>8302: Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8303'>8303: Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8304'>8304: Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays and rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and the like, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8306'>8306: Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8307'>8307: Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8308'>8308: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing &amp; accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8309'>8309: Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8310'>8310: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8311'>8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying</a>"]

    B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/830510'>830510: Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/830520'>830520: Stationery; staples in strips, (e.g. for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/830590'>830590: Stationery; letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, including parts, of base metal</a>"]


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