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PVC Waterproof Book Covers from Japan

Flexible PVC sheets folded into waterproof covers for books and notebooks, non-laminated. Falls under HTS 3920.49.00.00 for other vinyl chloride sheets per predominant monomer rules.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Import as flat stock to avoid 4202 book cover heading

• Test water resistance without claiming 'articles of apparel' crossover

• Provide fold-line specs confirming sheet form