Hardcover Address Book from Japan
A sturdy hardcover address book with alphabetical tabs and space for up to 1,000 contacts, designed for organizing personal and business addresses. Classified under HTS 4820.10.20.10 as an address book, part of the explicit category for bound diaries and address books in stationery articles.
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
• Document the alphabetical indexing and contact fields to confirm it's an address book, not a general notebook
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring it's not marketed as a planner with excessive calendars, which could shift classification
• Label fiber content if paperboard covers exceed certain thresholds for accurate duty assessment