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
10%
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
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