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School Supplies

School supplies are tools and materials used in educational settings to facilitate learning and the completion of schoolwork. They encompass a broad range of items, varying based on grade level, subject matter, and individual needs.

Materials

School supplies are manufactured from diverse materials, including:

• Paper: A fundamental material, available in various weights, sizes, and finishes (e.g., notebook paper, construction paper, cardstock).
• Wood: Used in pencils, rulers, and some art supplies.
• Plastic: Common in binders, folders, pens, pencil cases, and other organizational tools.
• Metal: Found in staples, scissors, and occasionally rulers.
• Rubber/Synthetic Polymers: Utilized in erasers, pencil grips, and some adhesives.
• Fabric: Backpacks, pencil pouches, and art projects.
• Ink/Pigments: Pens, markers, crayons, and paints.

Purpose

The primary purpose of school supplies is to enable students to:

• Record Information: Taking notes, completing assignments, and writing essays.
• Express Creativity: Drawing, painting, and crafting.
• Organize Work: Keeping materials tidy and accessible.
• Perform Calculations: Solving mathematical problems.
• Complete Projects: Research, presentations, and experiments.

Function

School supplies function as:

• Writing Instruments: Pens, pencils, markers facilitate the creation of text and diagrams.
• Storage Solutions: Backpacks, binders, folders, and pencil cases organize materials.
• Calculation Tools: Rulers, protractors, and calculators aid in mathematical tasks.
• Artistic Mediums: Crayons, paints, brushes, and paper enable artistic expression.
• Adhesive Tools: Glue, tape secure materials together.

Usage Scenarios

School supplies are utilized in a variety of settings:

• Classrooms: Daily lessons, assignments, and activities.
• Homework: Completing assignments outside of school hours.
• Studying: Reviewing notes, preparing for exams.
• Art Projects: Creative expression and development of artistic skills.
• Research: Gathering information and completing reports.

Common Types

School supplies can be broadly categorized as follows:

• Writing Instruments:
  • Pencils: Graphite or colored lead encased in wood. Available in varying hardness grades (e.g., HB, 2B, 4H).
  • Pens: Ballpoint, gel, felt-tip, and fountain pens.
  • Markers: Permanent and washable options.
  • Highlighters: Used to emphasize text.
• Paper Products:
  • Notebooks: Bound collections of paper for note-taking.
  • Loose-leaf Paper: Individual sheets of paper for binders.
  • Construction Paper: Colored paper for art projects.
  • Index Cards: Small cards for studying and organizing information.
• Organizational Tools:
  • Backpacks: For carrying supplies.
  • Binders: For storing loose-leaf paper.
  • Folders: For organizing papers.
  • Pencil Cases: For storing writing instruments.
• Art Supplies:
  • Crayons: Wax-based coloring tools.
  • Paints: Watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints.
  • Brushes: For applying paint.
  • Scissors: For cutting paper and other materials.
  • Glue/Tape: For adhering materials.
• Mathematical Tools:
  • Rulers: For measuring length.
  • Protractors: For measuring angles.
  • Calculators: For performing mathematical calculations.
• Other Supplies:
  • Erasers: For removing pencil marks.
  • Staplers/Staples: For fastening papers together.
  • Scissors: For cutting materials.
  • Desk Organizers: For tidying workspaces.

School supplies can encompass a variety of items used for educational purposes, including notebooks, pencils, pens, erasers, and other stationery. These items are generally used by students in classrooms or for homework assignments.

The following HS codes are relevant to school supplies, based on the provided reference material:

• 3926100000: This HS code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Office or school supplies”. This includes a broad range of items specifically designed for office or school use, made from plastics or other materials within headings 3901 to 3914. The total tax rate is 35.3% (5.3% basic tariff + 0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
• 4820200000: This HS code 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: Exercise books”. This specifically refers to exercise books made of paper or paperboard. The total tax rate is 55.0% (0% basic tariff + 25% additional tariff, increasing to 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
• 4820900000: This HS code 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: Other”. This covers other stationery items made of paper or paperboard, excluding exercise books. The total tax rate is 55.0% (0% basic tariff + 25% additional tariff, increasing to 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).

Regarding HS codes 4820200000 and 4820900000, please note the 25% additional tariff currently in effect, which will increase to 30% after April 2, 2025.