Leather-Look Looseleaf Binder
> A looseleaf binder with paperboard covers coated to resemble leather, featuring metal rings for holding punched paper. It is a binder of paper or paperboard, explicitly listed in heading 48.20, with the metal rings being subsidiary.
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 plastic coating constitutes more than half the total thickness
Articles of plastics would apply under Chapter 39.
If the binder is part of a set with other stationery
Sets of stationery are classified under the principal article.
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
• > Verify that the coating is not a layer of plastics exceeding half the total thickness, which would exclude it from Chapter 48
• If the binder has a substantial metal mechanism, it may still be classified here if the paperboard is the essential character
• Provide material breakdown for customs
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