HS Code 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

Q: Is HS code 8305 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 8305 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 8305 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 8305?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 8305.

What is HS Code 8305

HS Code 8305 covers 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. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous articles of base metal), Section XV. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 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 Cover?

Section XV

Chapters (72-83) Base metals and articles of base metal

Chapter 83

Miscellaneous articles of base metal

HS Code 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

HS Code 830520

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

HS Code 830590

Stationery; letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, including parts, of base metal

HS Code 830510

Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal

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What HS Codes for Miscellaneous Metal Products Do Not Cover

Chapter 83 covers locks, fittings, safes, fasteners, bells, and miscellaneous base-metal articles. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Tools and cutlery

Chapter 82

Machinery parts (specific to a machine)

Chapters 84, 85

Furniture fittings presented with the furniture

Chapter 94

Decorative articles of precious metal

Chapter 71

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Office Stationery Fittings HS 8305

HS Code 830510

Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal

HS Code 830520

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

HS Code 830590

Stationery; letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, including parts, of base metal

HS Code 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

HS Code 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

HS Code 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

HS Code 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

HS Code 8306

Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal

HS Code 8307

Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal

HS Code 8308

Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 8305?

HS code 8305 covers 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 heading within Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous articles of base metal) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 8305 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 8305 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 8305?