Hardcover TIME Magazine Annual Edition from Japan
An annual compilation of TIME magazine issues bound in hardcover, forming a single volume as allowed by Chapter Note 3. It falls under HTS 4901.99.0020 due to its status as a bound periodical containing editorial content. The hardcover binding meets the non-paper requirement.
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
• Include evidence of original periodic publication (e.g
• ISSN number) to confirm periodical status
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'books' which could trigger different quotas or duties
• Check for any advertising content threshold to prevent shift to heading 4911