World Book Encyclopedia Complete Set
A 22-volume printed encyclopedia set for families and students, featuring alphabetically arranged articles with indexes and bound in hardcover volumes. It falls under tariff item 4901.91.00 as a complete encyclopedia set, with numbered pages suitable for binding.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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