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Paperboard Expanding File Box

An accordion-style expanding file box made of heavy-duty paperboard for storing documents, receipts, and files in offices or shops. This falls under HTS 4819.60.00.00 as a box file used for office organization.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4819.20.00Same rate: 35%

If constructed as sacks or bags rather than rigid boxes

Flexible paper bags and sacks are in 4819.20, distinct from rigid office storage.

4820.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If sold as loose sheets cut to size for manual assembly

Chapter notes exclude loose sheets or cards from 4820, but assembled items stay in 4819.

3923.10Lower: 13% vs 35%

If primarily plastic construction with minor paper elements

Plastic office articles shift to Chapter 39 for polymer-based materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label fibers accurately; mixtures over certain thresholds may require different declarations

• Provide photos or samples if construction resembles packaging to prevent misclassification

• Ensure no perforation for Jacquard machines, which would go to 4823