Spiral-Bound Memo Pad from Germany
A compact pad of unruled paper sheets bound at the top with a spiral wire, designed for quick note-taking. It falls under HTS 4820.10.2020 as a memorandum pad, a standard stationery article of paper for daily memos. The binding and format distinguish it from loose sheets or bound books.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the pad is bound (e.g
• glued, stapled, or spiral) to qualify under 4820.10; loose sheets fall under 4820.90
• Include detailed packing lists specifying sheet count, size, and binding type to avoid misclassification
• Check for any printed covers or content; if motifs are primary, it may shift to Chapter 49