HS Code for Paper stationery

Paper stationery is classified under HS code 4820.90. This classification is part of Chapter 48, which covers paper and paperboard articles. Heading 4820 includes registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries, and similar articles. It also covers exercise books, blotting-pads, binders, folders, and file covers. Subheading 4820.90 serves as the residual category for stationery items that do not fall into the more specific subheadings like 4820.10 (registers and notebooks) or 4820.30 (binders and folders). This classification is crucial for items that are used for writing, organizing, or protecting documents but do not meet the criteria for "printed matter" under Chapter 49. The primary material must be paper or paperboard to qualify for this heading. If the stationery is heavily printed with information (like a book), it might move to Chapter 49, but if it is intended for the user to write upon or for organizational use, 4820.90 is the correct application. This includes various desk accessories and specialized paper forms used in business and education.

Products Included

• Blotting pads
• Paper book covers
• Manifold business forms
• Interleaved carbon sets
• Paper desk sets and organizers

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications include 4817.30, which covers boxes or pouches containing a collection of stationery. If the items are sold as a set in a box, 4817.30 applies. Additionally, notebooks are often wrongly placed in 4820.90 when they should be in 4820.10. Printed calendars are also confused with stationery but belong in 4910.00.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Paper stationery?

The HS code for miscellaneous paper stationery is 4820.90.

Does this code include envelopes?

No, envelopes are specifically classified under HS code 4817.10.