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HS Heading 4820 : 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 DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 4820 encompasses 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. It classifies 6 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 48 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter
Heading
4820
Subheadings
6 HS6
Status
Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 4820

HS Code WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description Chapter Operational Package
4820.10 Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles 48 View 4820.10 Package →
4820.20 Exercise books 48 View 4820.20 Package →
4820.30 Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers 48 View 4820.30 Package →
4820.40 Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets 48 View 4820.40 Package →
4820.50 Albums for samples or for collections 48 View 4820.50 Package →
4820.90 Other 48 View 4820.90 Package →
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 4820

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 4820 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 4820 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 4820 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 4820?
HS Heading 4820 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, grouping 6 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 4820?
Subheadings under Heading 4820 range from 4820.11 to 4820.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 4820?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 4820 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 4820?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 4820?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 4820?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 4820 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 4820?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 4820?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 4820?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.