National Geographic Ultimate Photography Collection from Japan
Oversized book showcasing award-winning photographs from National Geographic archives with captions. Falls under HTS 4901.99.0065 as a pictorial art book valued over $5, where images are the primary focus. Printed on heavy stock for visual impact.
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
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