Faux Leather Vogue Fashion Journal Compendium from Japan
Bound set of Vogue magazine issues in faux leather, qualifying as a bound periodical under Chapter Note 3. HTS 4901.99.0020 covers this due to its non-paper binding and journalistic nature. Fashion periodicals with editorial focus are included.
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 clearly as 'bound periodical set' on commercial invoice
• Retain publisher certification for multi-issue origin
• Avoid retail packaging that suggests 'book' classification