Leather-Bound Daily Planner Diary

A premium leather-bound diary featuring daily pages for scheduling, notes, and to-do lists, bound with paperboard covers and paper pages. Classified under HTS 4820.10.20.60 as a bound diary, a type of similar article of stationery, distinct from loose sheets or printed books in Chapter 49.

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.

4820.10Same rate: 35%

If designed primarily for school exercises

Exercise books bound in paper or paperboard fall under the specific subheading for school use.

4811.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If sold as loose-leaf paper sheets, cut to size

Chapter note excludes loose sheets or cards cut to size from heading 4820.

3926.10.00Lower: 15.3% vs 35%

If covers are plastic rather than paperboard

Articles with plastic components may shift to Chapter 39 for other plastic articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify binding method and ensure not classified as printed books (Chapter 49) if motifs are subsidiary to use

Provide detailed descriptions distinguishing from loose pads; include sample photos in entry docs

Check for country-of-origin marking on covers to avoid penalties