Spiral-Bound Graph Notebook from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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