HS Code 8305Stationery; 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
3 six-digit codes · Heading 5 of 11 in Chapter 83 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8305 is the customs heading for small metal office items. This page shows which product goes in which code and how to tell 8305 from nearby headings.
“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” divides three ways under heading 8305 — 830510, 830520 and 830590. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 5 of 11 in Chapter 83, Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal, which runs to 36 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8305
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 830510 | Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal |
| 830520 | Stationery; staples in strips, (e.g. for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal |
| 830590 | Stationery; letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, including parts, of base metal |
What HS code 8305 covers
Think of the small metal things that hold paper together or keep it in order. Binder fittings, paper clips, letter clips, letter corners, indexing tags and staples in strips all sit here. Traders often call the group metal stationery, and some call it office stationery of base metal.
The key test is the material. Heading 8305 only takes articles made of base metal. A plastic clip or a paper product does not belong here.
Buyers outside India often search for the HSN code 8305. It is the same heading, because HSN codes follow the Harmonized System numbers at this level.
Heading 8305 is part of Section XV, which covers base metals and their articles. It is one of several miscellaneous metal headings, so first read the nearby headings below to be sure you are in the right place.
What is the HS code for paper clips and staples?
Each six-digit code has a clear job. Use this short guide to match your product, then check the full code wording shown above before you file.
- 830510: the metal parts that hold loose-leaf binders or files together. Binder rings and file mechanisms are the usual examples. People who search for fittings for loose-leaf binders land here.
- 830520: staples sold joined in strips. They may be made for offices, upholstery or packaging. Staples sold loose or in other forms need a careful check of the wording first.
- 830590: the catch-all code for the other small office articles. Paper clips, letter clips, letter corners and indexing tags go here, and so do parts of these articles.
How to pick the right code: 8305 vs nearby headings
Most mistakes happen at the border between 8305 and its neighbours. Ask a few quick questions about your product.
- Is it larger office equipment? Filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays and pen trays belong in heading 8304. Only small fittings, clips and staples stay in 8305.
- Is it a clasp, buckle, hook, eyelet or rivet for clothes, shoes, bags or watches? That is heading 8308. A paper clip holds paper, while a buckle holds a belt. The use sets the heading.
- Is it a mounting or fitting for a door, window, trunk or piece of furniture? That is heading 8302. Sign plates and name plates have their own heading, 8310.
- Still unsure? Describe the product in plain words in the HS code classifier, then compare the result with the code wording on this page.
Who imports staples and paper clips? HS 8305 import export data
Customs filings show who ships a product. For metal stationery, shipment records show what moved under 8305 and under each of its three six-digit codes. Start with the heading for the wide view. Narrow down to 830520 if you only care about staples, or to 830590 if you sell clips and tags.
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- Chapter 83: miscellaneous articles of base metal
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- HS 8302 base metal fittings
- HS 8310 sign and name plates
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Nearby headings in Chapter 83
- 8301Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base metal…7 codes
- 8302Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors…8 codes
- 8303Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers…1 code
- 8304Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays and…1 code
- 8306Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments…4 codes
- 8307Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal2 codes
- 8308Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc…3 codes
- 8309Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers)…2 codes
- 8310Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters…1 code
- 8311Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a…4 codes
Who ships under 8305?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal, chapters 72–83.
HS Code 8305: common questions
What is the HS code for paper clips?
This is the residual code for small office articles of base metal.
What is the HS code for staples?
Use 830520 for staples in strips. The wording names offices, upholstery and packaging as uses.
What is the HS code for binder rings and file fittings?
Look at 830510. It is the subheading for fittings of base metal that go on loose-leaf binders or files.
Are metal filing cabinets or paper trays classified under 8305?
No. Those items sit in heading 8304, which is for larger office equipment. Heading 8305 holds the small articles.
What is the difference between 8305 and 8308?
Heading 8308 is for clasps, buckles, hooks, eyelets and rivets used on clothing and goods such as bags. Heading 8305 is about articles used in the office.
Where can I find import and export data for HS code 8305?
Use the live records link on this page and look up 8305 or one of its three six-digit codes. The data section above explains what you will see.
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