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4820.30.00.20/3-Ring Looseleaf Binder/Germany

3-Ring Looseleaf Binder from Germany

A standard 1-inch capacity looseleaf binder with three metal rings for securing punched paper sheets, typically used in offices and schools for organizing documents. It falls under HTS 4820.30.00.20 as a looseleaf binder made of paperboard covers with a plastic or metal ring mechanism. This classification applies to binders designed to hold loose sheets rather than bound 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%
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Import Tips

• Verify the binder has a ring mechanism for loose sheets to qualify under 4820.30.00.20; fixed spine binders may shift to other subheadings

• Include detailed specs on cover material (paperboard) and ring type in commercial invoices to avoid misclassification as plastic products

• Ensure packaging labels distinguish from book covers, as printed motifs could reclassify under Chapter 49

3-Ring Looseleaf Binder from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4820.30.00.20