Hole-Punched Light-Weight Coated Notebook Refill Paper from China

This is pre-printed light-weight coated paper (under 72 g/m²) with subtle lines and margins, featuring three-hole punches for standard binders, containing over 10% mechanical fibers. It falls under HTS 4810.22.50.44 due to its kaolin coating on both sides, hole-punched perforation, and designation as printed looseleaf paper for writing purposes. The lightweight nature and mechanical fiber content distinguish it from heavier or fully chemical pulp papers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify coating weight (<15 g/m² per side) and total basis weight (<72 g/m²) with lab tests to confirm light-weight coated classification

Provide mill test certificates proving >10% mechanical/chemi-mechanical fibers and hole-punched features for CBP review

Avoid misclassification as unperforated by documenting punched holes; common pitfall is declaring as plain copy paper

Hole-Punched Light-Weight Coated Notebook Refill Paper from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4810.22.50.44