Leather-Bound National Geographic Magazine Collection from Japan
A set of National Geographic magazines bound in leather covers, comprising multiple issues under a single binding as per Chapter Note 3 to Chapter 49. This qualifies under HTS 4901.99.0020 because it is a bound journal or periodical not essentially devoted to advertising. The durable binding distinguishes it from standard paper-bound editions.
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
• Verify binding material complies with Chapter Note 3; leather-bound editions must be documented as periodicals, not books
• Provide publisher invoices showing multi-issue set under single cover to avoid reclassification to 4901.99.0090
• Declare total weight accurately as binding adds heft, impacting duty calculations