Leather-Bound National Geographic Magazine Collection from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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