Spiral-Bound Wirebound Notebook
> A standard spiral-bound notebook with 70 sheets of lined paper, made entirely of paper and paperboard, for everyday note-taking. It is a notebook, explicitly listed in heading 48.20.
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 notebook has a flexible cover and is not spiral-bound
Notebooks with flexible covers are classified under this item.
If the notebook is bound like a hardcover book
Registers and account books are classified under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the notebook is not printed with substantial content that would shift classification to Chapter 49
• The wire spiral is subsidiary to the paper pages
• Provide the paper weight and sheet count for customs verification
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