Coffee Table Book of Impressionist Paintings from Japan
This large-format hardcover book features high-quality reproductions of Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and Degas, accompanied by minimal descriptive text. It qualifies under HTS 4901.99.0065 as an art book valued over $5 each, emphasizing visual content over narrative text. Printed on premium glossy paper for display purposes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify book value exceeds $5 per unit with invoices; undervaluation leads to CBP penalties
• Include ISBN or publisher details in documentation to confirm classification as bound printed books
• Avoid misclassifying as advertising material (4911) by ensuring pictorial content is principal feature