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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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