Children's Picture Book Signatures from China
Folded single sheets forming signatures of children's picture books where pictures are principal interest and text subsidiary, under HTS 4901.10.0040. Meets definition in heading 4903 note but as unbound sheets for binding.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include proof that pictures form principal interest to distinguish from general printed matter
• Ensure sheets are signatures constituting part of complete children's books for proper classification
• Avoid mixing with advertising content to prevent shift to 4911