Lever Arch File Binders from Germany
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.
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 the metal lever mechanism as subordinate to the paperboard binder function for proper Chapter 48 classification
• Use HTS advisory rulings for binders with high metal content to prevent misclassification under Chapter 83