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HTS Code · Chapter 48 · Updated Oct 8, 2026

4820.10.20.20Memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles

HTS Code 4820.10.20.20 covers any article best defined as Pulp of Wood or of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material; Waste and Scrap of Paper or Paperboard; Paper and Paperboard and Articles ThereofPaper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboardRegisters, 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:Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles:Diaries, notebooks and address books, bound; memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articlesMemorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 4820.10.20.20

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 8, 2026

China
Total duty
$3,750.00
37.5% effective rate
Fees
$47.14
MPF + HMF
Duty + fees
$3,797.14
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$13,797.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China$2,500.0065.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor$1,250.0032.9%
  • Customs fees$47.141.2%

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Base Duty Rates for 4820.10.20.20

Set at 4820.10.20 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
25%
Units of Quantity
No.
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China37.5%
  • Mexico10%
  • Canada60%
  • Vietnam12.5%
  • Germany10%
Tariffs by country · Oct 8, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 4820.10.20.20 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Mexico, Germany and 10 more.

Total duty from China
37.5%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Mexico, Germany and 10 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree
  • Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31
37.5%
MexicoFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55
10%0% with USMCA
CanadaFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29
  • Section 338 – Canada50%9903.03.14
60%50% with USMCA
VietnamFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84
12.5%
GermanyFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39
10%
JapanFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.49
12.5%
South KoreaFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.71
12.5%
TaiwanFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.76
10%
IndiaFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44
10%
IrelandFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39
10%
ItalyFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39
10%
SwitzerlandFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.74
12.5%
ThailandFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77
12.5%
MalaysiaFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54
10%
United KingdomFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81
10%
FranceFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39
10%
IndonesiaFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45
10%
BrazilFree
  • Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27
37.5%
BangladeshFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26
10%
CambodiaFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28
10%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Canada pay 60% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%) and Section 338 – Canada (50%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 50%.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 8, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about.

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Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 4820.10.20.20.

Section 10 NotesPulp of Wood or of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material; Waste and Scrap of Paper or Paperboard; Paper and Paperboard and Articles ThereofChapter 48 NotesPaper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard
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What does HTS code 4820.10.20.20 cover?

HTS code 4820.10.20.20 covers memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles, classified under Chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 4820.10.20.20?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 4820.10.20.20 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from China?

As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Mexico?

As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles (HTS 4820.10.20.20) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 4820.10.20.20?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 4820.10.20.20 is 10%, from Mexico, Germany and 10 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-08.

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