Spiral-Bound Graph Notebook from China
A spiral-bound notebook with graph paper pages, designed for technical drawing and note-taking. It falls under HTS 4820.10.40.00 as one of the 'other' registers, account books, notebooks, and similar articles of paper or paperboard, distinct from standard exercise books.
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
• Verify the product is bound and not loose sheets, as per Chapter Note to heading 4820 excluding cut-to-size loose sheets
• Include detailed binding descriptions (e.g
• spiral, glue) in commercial invoices to avoid misclassification as heading 4823
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling complies with US customs for paper products to prevent delays