Accounting Principles Textbook
An introductory textbook for business students covering financial accounting, ledgers, and GAAP standards, complete with exercises. It is a printed book designed for binding and educational use, not advertising material. It qualifies under tariff item 4901.99.00 as 'other printed books'.
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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If the textbook is in single sheets, not bound
Heading 4901 covers printed books in single sheets; this alternative applies when the product is unbound.
If the textbook contains no text and is primarily illustrations
Printed pictures or illustrations without text fall under heading 49.11 per Chapter Note 4.
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