Wide Ruled Pre-Perforated Coated Loose Leaf Paper from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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