Hotel and Restaurant Directory from Japan
A printed guide listing hotels, restaurants, and services by location with reviews and contacts. It qualifies under HTS 4901.99.00.30 for directories, provided not primarily advertising.
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
• Assess advertising vs. listing ratio; over 50% ads risks reclassification to 4911
• Use invoices specifying 'directory' format and page count
• For international editions, note multi-language printing compliance