Wide Ruled Pre-Perforated Coated Loose Leaf Paper from Japan
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 — 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
• 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