Key facts
- HS code
- 8305.20
- Covers
- Staples in strips
- Edition
- HS2022
- Duty in the United States
- See its 1 line
Summary
HS code 8305.20 covers staples in strips. It sits in heading 83.05 (fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal) in chapter 83 (miscellaneous articles of base metal). Other goods of heading 83.05 are classified under 8305.10 (fittings for loose-leaf binders or files) and 8305.90 (other, including parts). National tariff lines under 8305.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS code 8305.20 covers staples in strips.
The legal text of the subheading is “Staples in strips”, in HS2022.
How it is structured
8305.20 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 83, are the chapter; the first four, 8305, are heading 83.05; the last two, 20, identify the subheading within the heading.
Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines.
- Chapter 83
- Miscellaneous articles of base metal
- Subheading 8305.20
- Staples in strips
In other countries
National tariff lines under 8305.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
- United States1 line, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 8305.20 cover?
HS code 8305.20 covers staples in strips.
Which heading and chapter is HS code 8305.20 in?
HS code 8305.20 is in heading 83.05 (fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal) in chapter 83 (miscellaneous articles of base metal).
Where are goods of heading 83.05 classified when 8305.20 doesn’t fit?
Other goods of heading 83.05 are classified under 8305.10 (fittings for loose-leaf binders or files) and 8305.90 (other, including parts).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 8305.20?
National tariff lines under 8305.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.