Oxford English Dictionary Compact Edition

A two-volume compact edition of the authoritative Oxford English Dictionary with historical usage quotes and over 500,000 words. Classified under HTS 4901.91.00.20 for its printed dictionary format with detailed lexical content. Essential for linguists and scholars.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4901.91.00Same rate: 17.5%

If classified as encyclopedias rather than dictionaries

Encyclopedias and their serial installments have a separate subheading within 4901.91.

4911.91.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If containing mainly pictorial content without substantial text

Printed pictures or illustrations not bearing text fall in 4911 (Chapter Note 4).

4820.10Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If imported as registers or account books with dictionary-like features

Exercise books or registers with indexed entries may shift to Chapter 48 if not primarily definitional.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm it's a complete bound dictionary, not loose-leaf updates, to stay in 4901.91

Provide proof of printing method (e.g

offset lithography) if questioned on 'printed' definition

For multi-volume sets, declare as a single SKU to prevent splitting into parts