Wire-bound Sketchbook

Heavyweight blank pages bound with twin-wire for artists, with a thick chipboard cover to prevent bleed-through. As a bound notebook under HTS 4820.10.20, it's for unbound creative use. Perforated corners aid page removal but maintain book form.

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.

4820.40.00Same rate: 35%

If pages fully perforated for easy detachment

Pad-like removability may classify as binder-refills under 4820.40.

4809.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If carbon or duplicating paper used

Specialty papers in 4809 cover duplicating stocks pre-binding.

9701Lower: 10% vs 35%

If pre-printed as hand-painted artist originals

Paintings/prints go to Chapter 97, but blank sketchbooks stay in 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare grammage of sketch paper (>100 g/m² typical) to affirm notebook status

Avoid selling as 'pad' if bound; terminology affects entry

Comply with art material safety standards (ASTM D-4236)

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