Professional Membership Directory from China

An annual printed roster of members for a professional association, listing names, specialties, and contacts. Classified in HTS 4901.99.00.30 as a directory under printed books and similar matter.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Obtain association certification to prove it's a membership listing, not a promotional catalog

Watch for sets of multiple issues, which remain in 4901 per chapter notes

Declare if embossed or photocopied, as these count as 'printed' per Chapter Note 2

Professional Membership Directory from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4901.99.00.30