4820.10 - Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles:

HTS code 4820.10 encompasses a broad range of stationery items designed for recording information, note-taking, and organizational purposes. This category specifically includes registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, and diaries, as well as similar articles. The key characteristic of goods within this classification is their function as a medium for written or printed entries, typically bound or in pad form for ease of use.

While siblings like exercise books (4820.20) and binders (4820.30) share the common material of paper or paperboard, 4820.10 focuses on articles primarily intended for the act of writing or journaling. Exercise books, for instance, are generally characterized by pre-ruled lines for academic work, whereas the items in 4820.10 offer more flexibility in their intended use. Similarly, manifold business forms and albums for samples fall under distinct subheadings due to their specialized formats and purposes.

This primary heading is further subdivided to provide more granular classification. Subcategory 4820.10.20 covers diaries, notebooks, and address books that are bound, along with memorandum pads, letter pads, and similar articles. The alternative, 4820.10.40.00, is designated for other articles that fit the general description of 4820.10 but are not specifically enumerated in the bound diary or pad categories. This hierarchical structure allows for precise identification based on the specific format and binding of the stationery item.