Music Staff Paper Manuscript Exercise Book
A 48-sheet book with pre-printed music staves on each page, bound in softcover paperboard for composers and music students. The pre-printed staves are subsidiary to the primary use of writing music, so it qualifies as an exercise book under tariff item 4820.20.00.
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
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If the book is bound in a way that makes it more like a notebook than an exercise book
Notebooks and similar bound articles fall under 4820.10.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the printed staves are merely subsidiary to the primary use, as excessive printing could lead to classification under Chapter 49
• Provide samples or images to CBSA to demonstrate the product's nature
• Verify that the softcover paperboard binding meets Chapter 48 requirements
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