College Ruled Hole-Punched Coated Filler Paper for Binders from China
Standard college-ruled printed light-weight coated paper, double-punched for ring binders, with kaolin coating and mechanical fibers for smooth writing/printing. HTS 4810.22.50.44 applies because it's lightweight coated (<72 g/m², coating <15 g/m²/side), over 10% mechanical fibers, and specifically hole-punched looseleaf as perforated printed paper.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document ruling patterns as 'printed' and hole configuration to justify looseleaf perforation status
• Use ISO 536 basis weight certificates for weight verification during customs audits