Hardcover Exercise Book
> A 100-page exercise book with stiff paperboard covers and sewn binding, intended for school use. It is an exercise book of paper or paperboard, explicitly named in heading 48.20, and the covers are subsidiary to the primary writing function.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the exercise book is a notebook with a flexible cover
Notebooks are classified under this item when not hardbound.
If the exercise book contains substantial printed educational content
Printed books and similar printed matter fall in Chapter 49.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Confirm the book is not printed with substantial text or images that would place it in Chapter 49
• If the cover is made of textile or other materials, ensure paperboard remains the primary component
• Provide specifications on paper weight and binding for customs
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