Legal Ruled Hole-Punched Lightweight Coated Binder Sheets from Japan
Legal-sized sheets of light-weight coated paper with narrow ruling, three-hole punched for legal binders, featuring mechanical fibers and kaolin coating for ink receptivity. Under HTS 4810.22.50.44 for its light-weight coated properties, printed ruling, and hole-punched looseleaf perforation tailored for graphic/writing.
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
• Specify sheet size (e.g
• 8.5x14) and punch gauge in invoices to match 'rectangular sheets' description
• Ensure no retail packaging that implies 'articles' under 4821 exclusion