Leather-bound Daily Planner Notebook from Mexico
A premium bound notebook with leather cover, lined pages for daily planning, and an elastic closure, designed for personal organization. It falls under HTS 4820.10.20 as a bound diary or notebook of paper or paperboard with a durable outer covering. The binding ensures pages are securely held together, distinguishing it from loose-leaf binders.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify binding method and page count to confirm classification under bound notebooks; loose sheets may shift to heading 4820 excluded by chapter notes
• Include detailed invoices specifying paperboard content and dimensions to avoid misclassification as printed books in Chapter 49
• Ensure compliance with FDA labeling if marketed for food-related planning, though rare for stationery