College Calculus Textbook from China
A hardcover textbook designed for university-level calculus courses, featuring detailed explanations, theorems, proofs, and practice problems. It falls under HTS 4901.99.0010 as a textbook, which is a printed book primarily for instructional purposes in educational settings, not a children's picture book or advertising material.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the book qualifies as a 'textbook' by including instructional content and avoiding excessive advertising; provide publisher invoices showing educational purpose
• Label contents accurately to distinguish from general books
• Common pitfall: misclassification as brochures if promotional elements dominate