Vinyl Loose-Leaf Binders from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Verify the paperboard content exceeds 50% by weight to qualify under Chapter 48; plastic-dominant binders may shift to Chapter 39
• Include detailed material composition in commercial invoices to avoid reclassification during customs examination