8305.90.30.50 - Other

This HTS classification, 8305.90.30.50, encompasses "Other" paper clips and their parts, specifically those not wholly of wire. This category serves as a residual for paper clips manufactured from base metal that incorporate materials other than solely wire, or where the wire construction is not the predominant characteristic determining its form or function. Examples might include paper clips with plastic coatings, integrated clips with a stamped metal base, or designs that involve multiple metal components beyond simple bent wire.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 8305.90.30.10, "Wholly of wire," which exclusively covers paper clips where the entire structure is formed from base metal wire. When classifying a paper clip, the primary consideration is whether its construction is solely wire-based. If it is, it falls under the "wholly of wire" category. If the paper clip involves other materials or is constructed from multiple metal parts that are not simply bent wire, then 8305.90.30.50 becomes the appropriate classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this heading relies on a direct assessment of the physical characteristics and material composition of the paper clip to ensure it meets the definition of "other" in contrast to paper clips made entirely of wire.