Biomedical Engineering Handbook from Japan
Multi-volume handbook detailing biomechanics, imaging systems, and tissue engineering for biomedical professionals. Classified in HTS 4901.99.0050 for its scientific and technical printed book format.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of professional use (e.g
• publisher catalog) to support technical classification
• For imported sets, ensure outer packaging doesn't resemble advertising brochures
• Watch for pictorial supplements; if standalone, they shift to 4911