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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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