This heading covers base metal fittings of the clip, cord, spring lever, ring, screw, etc., types, for loose-leaf binders or box files. It further includes protecting rings, bands and corners for ledgers or other stationery books; also office stationery in metal of the type used in fastening together or index-marking papers (e.g., letter clips, paper clips, paper fasteners, letter corners, card indexing tags, file tags, spike files); staples in strips of the kind used in stapling machines, in offices, for upholstery, for packaging, etc.
The heading excludes :(a) Drawing pins (e.g., heading 73.17 or 74.15). (b) Clasps and fasteners for books, ledgers, etc. (heading 83.01 or 83.08).
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