4820 - Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting pads, binders (looseleaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for collections and book covers (including cover boards and book jackets) of paper or paperboard:

HTS Code 4820 encompasses a wide array of stationery items made from paper or paperboard, designed for recording, organizing, or presenting information. This category includes everyday essentials like registers, account books, notebooks, and diaries, as well as specialized items such as order books, receipt books, and letter pads. It also covers exercise books, blotting pads, and various types of binders, folders, and file covers used for document management. Furthermore, the classification extends to manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets, and albums intended for storing samples or collections. Book covers and jackets, when made of paper or paperboard, also fall under this heading.

Distinguishing HTS 4820 from its sibling categories requires an understanding of the material composition and primary function. While other Chapters and Headings within Section X deal with raw paper products (Chapter 48) or finished goods with different primary uses, 4820 specifically targets paper-based articles primarily for writing, recording, organizing, or displaying purposes. For instance, while raw paperboard might be classified elsewhere, finished binders or albums constructed from it are the domain of 4820.

The subcategories within 4820 provide further specificity, allowing for more precise classification based on the exact nature of the stationery item. These subdivisions include: registers, account books, notebooks, and similar writing materials (4820.10); dedicated exercise books (4820.20.00.00); binders, folders, and file covers (4820.30.00); specialized business forms like manifold and carbon sets (4820.40.00.00); and albums for samples or collections (4820.50.00.00). The catch-all "Other" category (4820.90.00.00) is reserved for paper or paperboard stationery items not otherwise specified in the preceding subheadings.