Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Registers, Account Books, Notepads, Diaries & Similar Paper Articles (SITC 64231) totaled $40.6M in August 2026, imported from 64 countries.
Importers of Registers, Account Books, Notepads, Diaries & Similar Paper Articles paid $6.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 17.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Registers, Account Books, Notepads, Diaries & Similar Paper Articles imports of $40.6M in August 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $50.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBound and unbound paper books used for record-keeping and personal organization — including account books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memo pads, and diaries — are widely traded stationery commodities serving office, retail, and educational channels. The heading's scope is defined by function (recording, correspondence, scheduling) rather than binding method, so both spiral-bound and case-bound formats qualify. Importers should note that the distinction between a diary with dated pages and a blank notebook can affect classification at more granular tariff levels, and that certain paper stationery products from major Asian suppliers have historically been subject to trade-remedy scrutiny.
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When a planner combines dated calendar or diary pages with blank note sections, classification depends on which function predominates by page count and commercial presentation. If the dated/diary component is primary, the article is more likely classified as a diary; if blank pages dominate, it may be classified as a notebook or memo pad. Importers should document the page composition and intended retail positioning to support their classification decision.
CBP may request product samples, catalog descriptions, or supplier invoices that describe the article's intended use. Receipt books typically feature numbered duplicate or triplicate carbonless sets, while account books have ruled columns for ledger entries. Providing a clear product description and sample pages with the entry documentation reduces the risk of examination delays or reclassification.
Basic heading 149 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 64231 · $40.6M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and China together supply 62% of it. China pays 36.2% duty; India 9.6%.
customs district
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entry
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ImportsExports
Imports
$40.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$10.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $553.0M of Registers, Account Books, Notepads, Diaries & Similar Paper Articles and exported $107.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.