Organic Chemistry Textbook from Japan
A comprehensive textbook on organic chemistry principles, reactions, and synthesis techniques, printed on paper with numbered pages and binding suitable for volumes. Classified under HTS 4901.99.0050 as a technical and scientific book due to its educational content for university-level chemistry students.
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
• Verify the book qualifies as 'technical/scientific' by ensuring primary content is educational, not advertising; misclassification to 4911 risks penalties
• Include ISBN and publisher details in documentation; provide proof of binding for single sheets if applicable
• Avoid bulk shipments resembling unbound signatures, which could shift to heading 4901 exclusions