World Book Encyclopedia Complete Set from China
A 22-volume printed encyclopedia set for families and students, featuring alphabetically arranged articles with indexes. Falls under HTS 4901.91.0040 as a dictionary and encyclopedia with numbered pages suitable for binding. Text is principal, distinguishing from picture books.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Label fiber content of any paper covers if applicable, and confirm no electronic components to avoid Chapter 85
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying multi-volume sets as separate books; import as a complete encyclopedia set
• Obtain Certificates of Origin for preferential tariff treatment under US trade agreements