Single Sheet Unbound Novel Pages from China
Loose single sheets containing pages of a novel, designed for binding into a complete book, classified under HTS 4901.10.0040 as printed books in single sheets. These sheets include text and are part of a complete literary work, per Chapter 49 note 3(b).
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
• Verify sheets are part of a complete bound work per Chapter 49 notes to avoid reclassification to 4911
• Provide documentation proving assembly into books to confirm 'designed for binding' status
• Label fiber content if paper includes recycled materials to meet EPA import requirements