College Calculus Textbook from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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