Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
This hardcover dictionary contains over 165,000 entries with definitions, pronunciations, and etymologies, designed for students and general reference use. It falls under HTS 4901.91.00.20 as a printed dictionary featuring comprehensive word listings and meanings. Printed in the USA or imported, it qualifies as a bound book under Chapter 49.
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