Vinyl Loose-Leaf Binders from Japan
Three-ring binders made from paperboard covered with vinyl, designed for holding loose-leaf paper in offices and schools. They fall under this tariff item as binders other than book covers, specifically for organizing documents.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Starts With 48203000; Starts With 48203000; Equal To 4820300010; Equal To 4820300090; Equal To 4820300010; Equal To 4820300090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the vinyl coating is not more than half the total thickness of the product, as this could shift classification to Chapter 39
• Provide the CBSA with the material composition and thickness details
• Verify if the product qualifies for preferential duty treatment under a free trade agreement