National Geographic Magazine
A monthly periodical featuring articles on science, geography, history, and culture, illustrated with high-quality photographs. It is an unbound journal that is not essentially devoted to advertising, and it falls under the tariff item for other newspapers, journals, and periodicals.
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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Alternative Classifications
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If the magazine is bound in a hardcover or other non-paper binding
Chapter note 3 states that periodicals bound otherwise than in paper are classified in heading 49.01.
If the magazine is essentially devoted to advertising
Chapter note 5 excludes advertising-primary publications from heading 49.01, placing them in 49.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the magazine is not bound otherwise than in paper; if bound, it may be classified under heading 49.01
• Verify that it is not primarily advertising; if so, it may be classified under 4911.10.00
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