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Wirebound Travel Journal Notebook from Japan

A portable notebook with blank pages for travel notes, bound by double wires through punched paper sheets and paperboard covers. HTS 4820.10.20.60 covers such bound notebooks as similar articles.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify wire vs. glue binding in invoices to confirm 'bound' status

• Include origin certificates for paper sourcing compliance

• Watch for set classification if sold with pens