Wide Ruled Pre-Perforated Coated Loose Leaf Paper from China
Wide-ruled light-weight coated paper sheets with factory three-hole punches and margin printing, composed of >10% mechanical pulp for office and school binders. It qualifies for HTS 4810.22.50.44 as hole-punched looseleaf paper: lightweight coated on both sides with kaolin, printed, and perforated specifically for looseleaf use.
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
• Photograph punches and ruling to support 'hole-punched looseleaf' claim; avoid generic 'perforated paper' declarations
• Confirm no surface decoration exceeds 'printed' scope to prevent Chapter 49 shift
• Batch test fiber content if blended pulps to ensure >10% mechanical compliance