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HSChapter 48
U.S. imports of exercise books of paper or paperboard (HS 482020) totaled $3.6M in June 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Exercise Books of Paper or Paperboard paid $301K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Exercise Books of Paper or Paperboard imports of $3.6M in June 2026 ran 37% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.6M.
Last updated: June 2026 dataExercise books — ruled or blank student workbooks distinct from composition notebooks — enter under a single tariff line, 4820200000, with India and Vietnam leading US import supply. The back-to-school retail cycle creates pronounced seasonal demand peaks, compressing lead times and making inventory planning critical for importers. Unlike the multi-line notebook heading, this subheading has no dimensional or binding subdivisions, so classification is straightforward once the article is confirmed as an exercise book rather than a composition book or loose-leaf notebook.
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Exercise books (4820200000) are typically staple-bound or glue-bound student workbooks without the sewn-binding construction associated with composition books. Composition books with specific dimensions may fall under lines within heading 482010. When the binding method and format are ambiguous, a binding ruling request or consultation with a licensed customs broker is advisable.
Yes. High import volumes concentrated in late spring and early summer — ahead of the August–September retail season — can extend CBP examination queues at major ports. Importers typically advance shipment schedules and pre-file entry documentation to avoid clearance delays that could miss retail floor dates.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4820200000 | EXERCISE BOOKS, OF PAPER OR PAPERBOARD | $3.6M | 8.31% | 67.04% | $301K |
EXERCISE BOOKS, OF PAPER OR PAPERBOARD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4820200000 | EXERCISE BOOKS, OF PAPER OR PAPERBOARD | $136K |
EXERCISE BOOKS, OF PAPER OR PAPERBOARD
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SACKS AND BAGS NESOI, INCL CONES, OF PAPER ETC,
HS 481940
FOLDING CARTONS, BOXES ETC, NONCOR PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481920
REGISTERS/ACCT BKS/NOTEBKS/LETTER PAD ETC PPR/PBRD
HS 482010
CARTONS, BOXES & CASES CORRUGATED PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481910
PAPER NESOI, NOV 10% FIB MECH PR, 40G/M2NOV150G/M2
HS 480255
PAPER,UNCOAT,NT OV 10% WT MEC PRC;40-150G/M2,SHETS
HS 480256
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| VIETNAM | $940K | -- | -$940K |
| MEXICO | $824K | $5K | -$819K |
| CHINA | $241K | -- | -$241K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $151K | -- | -$151K |
Monthly import values over time
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $1.2M | $3K | -$1.2M |
| California | $681K | -- | -$681K |
| Georgia | $680K | -- | -$680K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $824K | -- | -$824K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $782K | -- | -$782K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $698K | $4K | -$694K |