HS code for sticky notes
The U.S. HS code for sticky notes is usually 4820.10.20.60 (paper), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | 4820.10.20.60 | Free | 12.5% |
- 4820.10.20.60: Other
What decides the code
Sticky notes of paper are stationery articles classified under heading 4820, specifically 4820.10.20.60 as memorandum pads and similar articles.
- Paper sticky notes fall in heading 4820 as memorandum pads and similar stationery articles, so the paper version takes 4820.10.20.60.
- A sticky note made of plastic film rather than paper leaves heading 4820 and is classified as a plastic article of heading 3926.
- A bound notebook with a sticky note section stays in the bound notebooks and memorandum pads group of heading 4820, not a separate heading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying paper sticky notes under 4811 is wrong because that heading covers paper in rolls or sheets, not cut stationery articles.
- Putting sticky notes in 4821 is wrong because that heading covers labels, and sticky notes are not printed labels for identification.
- Classifying sticky notes under 4823 is wrong because that heading covers other cut paper, not memorandum pads and similar stationery of heading 4820.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 4820.10.20.60, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Paper
- CN 4820 10 30, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for sticky notes?
The U.S. HTS code for sticky notes is usually 4820.10.20.60 (paper). The first six digits, 4820.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on sticky notes from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 4820.10.20.60 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 4820.10.20.60Other
- Heading 4820Registers, 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
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.