4820.30.00

Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers

Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting pads, binders (looseleaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for collections and book covers (including cover boards and book jackets) of paper or paperboard

Heading: 4820 Chapter: 48 As of August 15, 2026

Data provenance: Rates from HTS Revision 16 (Aug 15, 2026); trade measures verified against CBP CSMS and Federal Register notices through Aug 15, 2026.

Duty rates

Column 1 (General / MFN)

Free

Column 2 (Non-NTR)

35%

The rates above are statutory column rates. Trade remedies in Chapter 99 (Section 301, 232, IEEPA, reciprocal) and FTA preferences can change the duty owed on a given entry — see below.

Trade measures (Chapter 99)

No active Chapter 99 measures are linked to this code.

Rate-change history

What the rate was before, and when it changed. The government schedule replaces each revision in place; we keep the timeline.

  1. NEW_PROGRAM Executive Order Feb 1, 2026 — Reciprocal Tariff (FR 2026-03824)

    Section 122 reciprocal surcharge in effect — additional 10% on most imports through July 24, 2026

    See the change →
  2. Base rate HTS 2023

    Column 1 general rate set to Free.

Related CBP rulings

N359801 April 14, 2026

The tariff classification of notebooks from China

The first style under consideration is item code 2204253, “Angela Harding: Fishing Otter Pocket Book (FTPB110).” The hardbound notebook features decorative paperboard covers and contains 160 lined pages. It is equipped with two ribbon page

N358829 March 13, 2026

The tariff classification of a book, notebook, printed trade material, envelopes, printed sketches, magnifying glass, bookmark, and a decorative non-corrugated paperboard box from China

The product under consideration is identified as the “Luxury Pack Book Set”. It consists of the eight items listed below packaged inside a “mailing box” made of corrugated paperboard with fitted foam inserts: Item 1: Hardbound book titled:

N356718 December 18, 2025

The tariff classification of notebooks from Vietnam

are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CF

N356168 December 11, 2025

The tariff classification of greeting cards, calendars, and journals from China

d in certain circumstances. Specifically, § 177.7(b) reads, in pertinent part: No ruling letter will be issued with respect to any issue which is pending before the United States Court of International Trade, the United States Court of Appe

N353149 September 16, 2025

The tariff classification of notebooks and stickers from China

The tariff classification of notebooks and stickers from China

N353084 September 12, 2025

The tariff classification of binder boards from China

The tariff classification of binder boards from China

N349704 June 9, 2025

The tariff classification of a writing kit from China

The tariff classification of a writing kit from China

N348901 May 27, 2025

The tariff classification of sketchbook sets from China

A detailed description and photos of the goods were submitted for our review in lieu of samples. The item under consideration is the “Modern Metallics Sketchbook Kit,” which consists of the following components, packaged together in a retai

N348200 May 2, 2025

The tariff classification of notebooks from Vietnam

The tariff classification of notebooks from Vietnam

N347648 April 29, 2025

The tariff classification and country of origin of folders

The tariff classification and country of origin of folders

N347645 April 29, 2025

The tariff classification and country of origin of hanging folders

The tariff classification and country of origin of hanging folders

N347646 April 29, 2025

The tariff classification and country of origin of manila folders

The tariff classification and country of origin of manila folders

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The rate above is the statutory base. Total landed duty depends on origin — see the calculated rate for 4820.30.00 from each major US trading partner.

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