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 heading 83.05 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. Within Chapter 83 it splits into 3 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $21.7M
- Share of Chapter 83
- 2.3%
- Rank in its chapter
- #7 of 11
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 83.05 covers base-metal stationery fittings — binder mechanisms, clips, staples and indexing tags. India manufactures office stationery hardware and staples, serving both domestic and export demand.
How to read this code
83.05 is the four-digit HS heading for stationery. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many base metals & articles lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 83.05
The Harmonised System breaks 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 into these 3 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal
Stationery; staples in strips, (e.g. for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal
Stationery; letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, including parts, of base metal
Turn this code into a sourcing plan
HS 83.05 maps to live sourcing categories — jump straight to the sector and products we ship under it.
Top destinations for Chapter 83 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
More codes in Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal
Jump to the other headings classified under 83 — hover a code for its description.
Working out import duty for HS 83.05 into your market? See full duty context and India-vs-rivals comparisons in our India comparison guides and export resource hub.
Indian exporters in this category
Established export houses with relevant HS focus. Listings are compiled from public records — run your own due diligence.
Browse the full exporter directory →Source goods under HS 83.05 directly from India.
We handle sourcing, QC, freight and documentation end-to-end. You stay focused on growing the brand.