Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers
Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting pads, binders (looseleaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for collections and book covers (including cover boards and book jackets) of paper or paperboard: > Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 4820.30.00
Cardboard Presentation Folders
Bi-fold folders made of heavy cardboard or paperboard, used for holding documents during business meetings or school projects. Classified under HTS 4820.30.00 as folders for document organization, excluding book covers. They feature pockets for loose papers and simple branding slots.
Clipboards with Paperboard Folders
Paperboard-backed clipboards functioning as folders with a clip for holding loose sheets, used in warehouses and classrooms. Classified in HTS 4820.30.00 as folders or file covers of paperboard with attached stationery features. The rigid board provides writing surface and storage.
Legal File Folders
Manila paperboard folders sized for legal documents (8.5x14 inches), with pre-scored folds for end-tab filing systems. Under HTS 4820.30.00 as file covers of paperboard for professional legal and office storage. Durable for high-volume filing cabinets.
Diskette Storage Folders
Paperboard folders designed for archiving floppy disks or CDs, with protective pockets (legacy office product). Fits HTS 4820.30.00 as file covers for media storage of paperboard construction. Sized for 3.5-inch disks with labels.
Portfolio Folders
Large paperboard portfolios with handles for carrying artwork or documents, functioning as oversized folders. Under HTS 4820.30.00 as file covers of paperboard for portable storage. Often used by artists and architects.
Hanging File Folders
Paperboard folders with plastic rails for suspension in file cabinets, organizing documents vertically. Classified HTS 4820.30.00 as file covers with hanging features of paperboard base. Standard letter/legal sizes with tabs.
Vinyl Loose-Leaf Binders
Three-ring binders made from paperboard covered with vinyl, designed for holding loose-leaf paper in offices and schools. They fall under HTS 4820.30.00 as binders other than book covers, specifically for organizing documents with removable sheets. The paperboard core provides structure while the vinyl offers durability.
Lever Arch File Binders
Heavy-duty paperboard binders with lever arch mechanisms for securing large volumes of punched paper, common in professional offices. They qualify for HTS 4820.30.00 as binders (other than book covers) due to their paperboard construction and document-binding function. Typically A4 or letter size with label holders.
Expanding File Folders
Accordion-style paperboard folders with multiple compartments for categorizing documents, ideal for desks or briefcases. Falls under HTS 4820.30.00 as file covers or folders made of paperboard for stationery use. Capacity holds up to 200 sheets with elastic closures.
Report Covers
Prong-fastened paperboard covers for binding reports and presentations, using 3-prong metal fasteners. HTS 4820.30.00 covers these as binders or folders of paperboard for temporary document assembly. Commonly used in corporate and academic settings.