HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8305.90 – Stationery; letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, including parts, of base metal
HS code 8305.90 is the 6-digit subheading for stationery, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, including parts, of base metal. It is used for paper clips, binder clips, bulldog clips, indexing tags and letter clips.
What HS 8305.90 covers
This HS code encompasses a wide variety of small, essential office articles made of base metal, including paper clips, letter clips, indexing tags, and similar items. These products are crucial for organization and temporary fastening in offices, schools, and homes globally. The international trade in these goods is typically high-volume and low-cost, driven by the constant demand for basic stationery supplies. Exporters are often large-scale manufacturers in countries with efficient metalworking industries, while importers include stationery wholesalers, retailers, and office supply distributors worldwide. The simplicity and ubiquity of these items belie a significant global market, where competitive pricing and efficient logistics are key trade factors.
- Covers
- Paper clips
- Binder clips
- Bulldog clips
- Indexing tags
- Letter clips
- Push pins
- Thumbtacks
- Memo clips
- Examples
- Gem paper clips
- ACCO binder clips
- Officemate push pins
- Staples brand paper clips
- Fellowes paper clips
Codes often confused with 8305.90
Common mistake. Can be confused with plastic versions of similar items (392610) or more complex office machinery parts (847290) if not clearly base metal and simple, non-mechanical articles.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 830590, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 830590 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 76% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $175M 76% of world exports
- 2 Slovenia $5.8M 2.5% of world exports
- 3 Germany $5.6M 2.4% of world exports
World total: $230M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $23M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $10M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 Japan $9.6M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $186M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8305.90
Brazil does not split HS 8305.90: its NCM code is 8305.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 83.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8305.90
What is HS code 830590?
HS code 830590 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Stationery; letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, including parts, of base metal. This HS code encompasses a wide variety of small, essential office articles made of base metal, including paper clips, letter clips, indexing tags, and similar items. These products are crucial for organization and temporary fastening in offices, schools, and homes globally. The international trade in these goods is typically high-volume and low-cost, driven by the constant demand for basic stationery supplies. Exporters are often large-scale manufacturers in countries with efficient metalworking industries, while importers include stationery wholesalers, retailers, and office supply distributors worldwide. The simplicity and ubiquity of these items belie a significant global market, where competitive pricing and efficient logistics are key trade factors.
What products fall under HS code 830590?
Paper clips, binder clips, bulldog clips, indexing tags, letter clips, push pins, thumbtacks, memo clips
What are common misclassifications for HS code 830590?
Can be confused with plastic versions of similar items (392610) or more complex office machinery parts (847290) if not clearly base metal and simple, non-mechanical articles.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 830590?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 830590 in UN Comtrade data were China ($175M, 76% of world exports), Slovenia ($5.8M) and Germany ($5.6M). World exports came to about $230M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 830590?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 830590 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($23M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($10M) and Japan ($9.6M). World imports came to about $186M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 830590 structured?
HS code 830590 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (83) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 830590?
In Brazil, HS code 830590 is NCM 8305.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.