Professional Membership Directory from Japan
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 — 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
• 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