Expanding File Folders
Accordion-style paperboard folders with multiple compartments for categorizing documents, ideal for desks or briefcases. They fall under this tariff item as file covers or folders made of paperboard for stationery use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the folders are sold with printed dividers that are not subsidiary
Printed matter that is not subsidiary to the primary use may fall under Chapter 49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the accordion folders are made of paperboard and not of plastic or other materials that would change classification
• Provide the CBSA with the dimensions and material composition to confirm the tariff classification
• Consider whether the product is sold as a set with other stationery items, which may affect classification
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