Architectural Standards Manual

Professional manual of building codes, materials, and design standards for architects. HTS 4901.99.0050 for technical printed book.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4906.00.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If unbound plans

Architectural drawings separately in 4906.

4911.91.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If pictorial catalogs

Picture-focused to 4911.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify drawings as integral; loose plans go to 4906

Declare as bound to avoid 4911