Leatherette Memo Pad from China
A compact memo pad with a faux leather cover and ruled pages for quick notes. Classified under HTS 4820.10.40.00 as a memorandum pad, a similar article of paper or paperboard stationery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document the paperboard content exceeding any plastic cover to confirm chapter 48 applicability
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as finished book covers (4820.90); specify as memo pad for 'other' subheading
• Obtain mill test certificates for paper composition if audited for fiber content