Spiral-Bound Graph Notebook from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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