Economy Vinyl-Coated Looseleaf Binder from Germany
Budget 1.5-inch looseleaf binder with thin vinyl overlay on fiberboard covers and round rings for school use. Falls under HTS 4820.30.00.20 as the primary structure is paperboard, with vinyl as a protective coating. Lightweight design for student notebooks and homework organization.
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%
Import Tips
• Document vinyl as coating (<20% weight) so paperboard remains principal material for Chapter 48
• Include origin certificates for fiber content if using recycled paperboard
• Separate from file folders in shipments to prevent averaging into 4820.40