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 v2022 Code: 8305

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
83	05	n/a

Code	8305
Version	HS v2022
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; staples in strips, (e.g. for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal; Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, 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 of base metal. These products are essential for the smooth functioning of offices, upholstery, and packaging industries worldwide. This industry plays a crucial role in supporting administrative and organizational activities across various sectors of 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 desired stationery and office supply products. Quality control measures are implemented throughout the production process to ensure the durability and consistency of the final goods.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 8305 items include base metals such as steel, aluminum, or brass. Manufacturers also rely on various tools, dies, and machinery to shape and assemble 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 outputs of the HS code 8305 industry include a wide range of stationery and office supplies, such as 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). These products are consumed by various industries, including 4802 (Paper and paperboard, not coated, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size), 4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, 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/v2022/83'>83: Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8305'>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/v2022/8301'>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/v2022/8302'>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/v2022/8303'>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/v2022/8304'>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/v2022/8306'>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/v2022/8307'>8307: Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8308'>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/v2022/8309'>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/v2022/8310'>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/v2022/8311'>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/v2022/830510'>830510: Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/830520'>830520: Stationery; staples in strips, (e.g. for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/830590'>830590: Stationery; letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, including parts, of base metal</a>"]


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