US AD/CVD order record · dataset entry, not legal advice.
Source: Federal Register · data retrieved 2026-10-16T14:50:56Z
The products covered by the Order are certain paper clips, wholly of wire of base metal, whether or not galvanized, whether or not plated with nickel or other base metal (e.g., copper), with a wire diameter between 0.025 inches and 0.075 inches (0.64 to 1.91 millimeters), regardless of physical configuration, except as specifically excluded. The products subject to this investigation may have a rectangular or ring-like shape and include, but are not limited to, clips commercially referred to as `No. 1 clips,' `No. 3 clips,' `Jumbo' or `Giant' clips, `Gem clips,' `Frictioned clips,' `Perfect Gems,' `Marcel Gems,' `Universal clips,' `Nifty clips,' `Peerless clips,' `Ring clips,' and `Glide-On clips.' Specifically excluded from the scope of this Order are plastic and vinyl covered paper clips, butterfly clips, binder clips, or other paper fasteners that are not wholly made of wire of base metal and are covered under a separate subheading of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Also excluded are Pendaflex Pile Smart Label Clips that are not wholly made of wire of base metal but are stainless steel wire attached to molded plastic parts and writeable/rewriteable labels. The products subject to the order are currently classifiable under subheading 8305.90.3010 of the HTSUS. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of the Order is dispositive. Continuation of the Order As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the Order would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping, and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the Order. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of the continuation of the Order will be the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year review of this Order not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of continuation. Administrative Protective Order This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the return/destruction or conversion to judicial protective order of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Failure to comply is a violation of the APO which may be subject to sanctions. Notification to Interested Parties This five-year (sunset) review and notice are in accordance with sections 751(c) and (d)(2), and 777(i)(1) the Act, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). Dated: April 17, 2023. Lisa W. Wang, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc.
Scope text quoted verbatim from the Federal Register notice. Scope text retrieved: 2026-10-19T16:17:45Z. Record last fetched: 2026-10-16T14:50:56Z. Verify against the official notice before relying on it.
| HTSUS (dotted) | 8-digit | Description (USITC reference) |
|---|---|---|
| 8305.90.30 | 83059030 | Paper clips, and parts thereof |
| 8305.90.60 | 83059060 | Other |
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At a glance
The antidumping measure covers Paper Clips, imported from China. Case number A-570-826 is one of 540 active orders tracked in the database and was established 2022-12-28; the described product range determines which ten-digit lines inherit the cash-deposit obligation. Scope language in the Federal Register document controls.
As of dataset vintage 2026-10-16T16:09:24Z, yes: importers entering covered goods post a cash deposit at the current rate until Commerce's next administrative review publishes revised margins in the Federal Register. Deposit rates can change every review cycle, so confirm the latest Federal Register notice before you quote a figure to your customs broker.
These HTS headings are recorded in the case linkage: 8305.90.30, 8305.90.60. Confirm the exact ten-digit code against the published scope language, because product descriptions rather than codes alone define the legal boundary of the order, and scope rulings occasionally widen or narrow which lines inherit the deposit obligation.
Primary sources: Federal Register — A-570-826 · USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule — republished with provenance by exportsonar.com