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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of registers, account books, notepads, diaries & similar paper articles (SITC 64231) totaled $52.3M in April 2026, traded with 58 countries.
Importers of Registers, Account Books, Notepads, Diaries & Similar Paper Articles paid $6.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $48.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Registers, Account Books, Notepads, Diaries & Similar Paper Articles imports of $52.3M in April 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $42.6M.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time