Leather-Look Paper Writing Wallet from Japan
A paperboard wallet styled to resemble leather, enclosing assorted stationery like pens, notecards, and memo pads. Classified under HTS 4817.30.00.00 because it functions as a portable writing compendium with a variety of paper stationery items.
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
• Confirm paperboard material via lab tests if imitation finishes suggest otherwise; must be chapter 48 paper product
• List all included stationery items (e.g
• notecards, pads) on commercial invoice to prove assortment classification
• Watch for reclassification to 4202 if plastic or textile dominates the wallet structure