Stationery; staples in strips, (e.g. for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal

HS v2022 Code: 830520

About stationery; staples in strips, (e.g. for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal

HS code 830520 covers a wide range of stationery items made from base metals, such as staples, paper clips, and other fasteners used in offices, upholstery, and packaging applications. These products play a crucial role in the efficient organization and management of documents, materials, and goods across various industries. As a key component of the broader office supplies and stationery market, this industry supports the smooth functioning of businesses, administrative operations, and everyday organizational tasks.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 830520 typically involves metal stamping, cutting, and forming processes. Manufacturers use specialized machinery to cut, shape, and assemble the base metal components into the desired stationery products. Quality control measures, such as inspections and testing, ensure the consistency and reliability of the final goods.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of HS code 830520 items include base metals, such as steel, aluminum, or copper, as well as various ancillary materials like adhesives, coatings, and packaging. Manufacturers also rely on specialized machinery, tooling, and skilled labor to transform the raw materials into the finished stationery products.

Production outputs

The output of HS code 830520 includes a wide range of stationery items, such as staples, paper clips, binder clips, and other fasteners used in offices, upholstery, and packaging applications. These products are often consumed by industries that require efficient document management and material organization, including 851999 Office machinery and equipment, 940190 Parts of furniture, and 392310 Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles of plastics.

Revisions to 830520

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 830520. The most recent 1 version of this code (830520) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 830520.

Family tree for stationery; staples in strips, (e.g. 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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/830520'>830520: Stationery; staples in strips, (e.g. for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/830510'>830510: Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal</a>"]
B --> E["<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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