Residential Phone Directory
An annual printed booklet listing residential telephone subscribers by name and address within a specific city or region. It falls under HTS 4901.99.00.30 as 'directories,' distinct from books or brochures primarily for advertising.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as commercial catalogs
If the directory functions more as a trade catalog with heavy advertising, it shifts to heading 4911.
If technical or scientific
Directories with technical content like engineering listings may fall under other printed books subheadings.
If bound as registers
Handwritten or blank directories resembling registers classify in Chapter 48 as paper articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Provide evidence of alphabetical organization and listing format to confirm directory status
ā¢ Ensure no counterfeit editions; authenticity certificates help avoid seizures
ā¢ Declare total weight accurately as directories can be bulky, affecting duty calculations
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