4820.30.00 - Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers

This HTS category, 4820.30.00, encompasses binders, folders, and file covers, specifically excluding book covers which are classified elsewhere within Chapter 48. These articles are designed for organizing and holding documents, typically made from paper or paperboard. Examples include ring binders, lever arch files, expanding files, and document wallets, all intended for the containment and arrangement of paper materials.

It is important to distinguish these items from sibling categories. Registers, notebooks, and diaries (4820.10) are primarily for writing entries. Exercise books (4820.20) are designed for educational note-taking or assignments. Albums for samples or collections (4820.50) are dedicated to displaying and storing specific items, and manifold business forms (4820.40) are pre-printed forms for business transactions. This category focuses solely on the structure and function of document organization.

Within this classification, two subcategories exist: looseleaf binders and other binders, folders, and file covers. Looseleaf binders (4820.30.00.20) are specifically characterized by their mechanism for adding or removing pages, such as rings or prongs. The remaining items, classified under "Other" (4820.30.00.40), include a broader range of document holders that do not feature this looseleaf binding mechanism.