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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of paper book covers, blotting pads & other paper stationery (n.e.s.) (SITC 64239) totaled $1.9M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Paper Book Covers, Blotting Pads & Other Paper Stationery (N.E.S.) paid $124K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $858K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Paper Book Covers, Blotting Pads & Other Paper Stationery (N.E.S.) imports of $1.9M in April 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFunctioning as a catch-all for paper-based stationery articles not enumerated elsewhere, SITC 64239 captures a diverse range of products including paper book covers, blotting pads, and miscellaneous desk accessories. The 'not elsewhere specified' designation means classification here is often reached by exclusion—importers must first confirm the article does not fit a more specific heading. Product diversity within this code makes it a common subject of customs ruling requests.
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Because SITC 64239 is a residual 'not elsewhere specified' category, CBP binding rulings are particularly valuable here. If a product could plausibly fit a more specific heading—such as a dedicated heading for envelopes, labels, or printed matter—a ruling provides certainty before large shipments arrive. Importers with novel or composite paper articles should consult a licensed customs broker before the first import.
Both plain paper book covers and decorative or printed dust jackets can fall within this heading, but heavily printed covers may migrate toward a printed-matter classification depending on the extent and purpose of the printing. The functional role—protecting a book versus serving as a printed advertisement or artistic work—guides the classification analysis.
Monthly import values over time
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