Spiral-Bound Graph Notebook from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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