| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4820300040 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
HS Code Classification for "FOLDER"
Based on the provided reference and considering the commodity as "FOLDER", here's a breakdown of potential HS code classifications:
- 4820300040: 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.
- 48: Paper or paperboard; articles of paper pulp, paper or paperboard. This chapter covers products made from paper or similar materials.
- 20: Articles of paper or paperboard, not including those of Chapter 49. This narrows down to stationery, packaging, etc.
- 30: 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. This specifically includes folders made of paper or paperboard.
- 0040: This is a further specification within the HS code system.
- Tax Rate: Base Tariff: 0.0%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Additional Tariff after 2025.4.2: 30%. Total Tax Rate: 55.0%.
Important Considerations:
- Material: The HS code
4820300040is specifically for folders made of paper or paperboard. If the folder is made of plastic, metal, or another material, a different HS code will apply (e.g., plastic folders might fall under Chapter 39). - Functionality: If the folder has specialized features (e.g., is a file folder with hanging mechanisms, or a presentation folder with pockets), it might require a different classification.
- Certification: Please verify the material composition and unit price of the folders. Depending on the specific regulations, you may need to provide a certificate of origin or other documentation.
- Post 2025.4.2: Be aware of the tariff changes scheduled for April 2, 2025, which will increase the additional tariff from 25.0% to 30.0%.
Customer Reviews
The page is very informative, but I wish there was a note about how to determine if a folder is made of paper or paperboard versus another material. Still, the details here were helpful.
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