A5 Size Softcover Exercise Book Pack
A pack of three A5 softcover exercise books, each with 32 plain ruled sheets, designed for portable student use. The paperboard covers and ruled pages qualify these as exercise books under tariff item 4820.20.00, as they are intended for writing practice and note-taking.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the books are bound with a spiral or other binding that makes them more like notebooks than traditional exercise books
Notebooks and similar articles are classified under 4820.10.00, which covers note books and other bound stationery items.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the books are not printed with motifs or characters that are not subsidiary to their primary use, as this could shift classification to Chapter 49
• Declare the value accurately per pack, as CBSA may verify the unit price for duty calculation
• Keep commercial invoices detailing the paperboard cover material and ruled paper content
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