3-Ring Looseleaf Binder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
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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