College Ruled Hole-Punched Coated Filler Paper for Binders from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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