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
10%
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
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