Digital Proof for Book Reproduction from China
High-fidelity inkjet single-sheet proof from digital files, mimicking final book output for client approval. It qualifies for HTS 4901.10.0020 as a reproduction proof in single sheets, produced under automatic data processing control per chapter note 2.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide digital file specs and approval chain to prove pre-press status
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests finished goods; import as individual sheets
• Confirm 'printed' status via chapter note 2 for ADP-produced proofs