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The tariff classification of a diary from China.
Issued July 3, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4820.10.2010
Headings: 4820
Product description
It consists of 140 sheets of white, lined paper (6-3/8” x 9-1/2”) that have been permanently bound (sewn and glued) within a cover that appears to be made of binders boards, a spine strip and cover wrap (cloth). The book incorporates a permanently attached textile-ribbon bookmark.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the above-described journal will be 4820.10.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for diaries and address books, bound, of paper or paperboard.
Full text
NY M84374 July 3, 2006 CLA-2-48:RR:NC:SP:234 M84374 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4820.10.2010 Ms. Terry C. Grelle Worldlink Logistics, Inc. 701 Cooper Road, Suite 7 Voorhees, NJ 08043 RE: The tariff classification of a diary from China. Dear Ms. Grelle: In your letter dated June 12, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Sharp Trading, Inc. A sample identified as a “journal” was submitted for our examination. It consists of 140 sheets of white, lined paper (6-3/8” x 9-1/2”) that have been permanently bound (sewn and glued) within a cover that appears to be made of binders boards, a spine strip and cover wrap (cloth). The book incorporates a permanently attached textile-ribbon bookmark. The applicable subheading for the above-described journal will be 4820.10.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for diaries and address books, bound, of paper or paperboard. The rate of duty will be Free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Carl Abramowitz at 646-733-3037. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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