Budget Travel Pictorial Guidebook
An inexpensive paperback guidebook dominated by scenic photographs of destinations with short captions, under $5 each. Falls in HTS 4901.99.0060 as pictorial printed matter akin to art books with relative text.
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 trade/tourist promotional
Tourist promotional literature classifies in 4911 per note 4 exclusion from books.
If maps/plans dominate
Pictorial with substantial maps may shift to 4905; note 1(b) excludes certain globes/maps from Ch49 but allows some.
If higher unit value
Exceeds $5 threshold within same art/pictorial category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Prove non-advertising intent with editorial content; declare exact unit value
ā¢ Bundle carefully to avoid 'set' reclassification; retain publisher proofs for origin
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