Scientific American
Scientific American is a monthly science journal containing research articles, diagrams, and advertising. It is an unbound periodical, reproduced by standard printing processes, and does not fall under the exclusions for children's picture books or bound publications. It is classified under tariff item 4902.90.00 as '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 journal is bound in a volume or contains a collection of printed reproductions with text
Bound publications or collections with text may fall under heading 49.01 for printed books and similar products.
If the publication is essentially devoted to advertising
Trade catalogues, brochures, and similar advertising materials are classified in heading 49.11.
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