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8305.20

Subheading in 8305 — Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips…

Staples in strips

$14MIndia’s exports in 2025
109countries bought from India in 2025
5,380tonnes shipped in 2025
67%of 8305 exports

India’s exports, year by year

US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. USA
  2. Indonesia
  3. United Arab Emirates
  4. Thailand
  5. Egypt
  6. Bangladesh
  7. Kenya
  8. Nepal
  9. Russian Federation
  10. United Rep. of Tanzania

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
8305.20.00Staples in strips18%

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

Other codes in 8305