Single Sheet Unbound Novel Pages from Japan
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 — 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
• 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