World Book Encyclopedia Complete Set from Japan
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 — 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
• 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