Baled Comic Book Scrap from Japan
Recovered comic books and graphic novels on mechanical pulp stock, baled as waste paper. Falls under HTS 4707.30.00 for printed matter like journals made mainly of mechanical pulp.
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
• Remove staples to prevent equipment damage; test for colorfast inks; label with estimated yield for repulping