Encyclopædia Britannica Volume 10 Hardbound Edition

A single-volume hardbound encyclopedia entry set with comprehensive printed articles, indexes, and illustrations in hardcover format. It qualifies under HTS 4901.99.0070 as a hardbound book, fitting the definition of printed books in bound form suitable for volumes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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4901.99.00Same rate: 17.5%

If bound in paper covers rather than hardbound

Non-hardbound books shift to other 4901.99 subheadings.

4911.99.60.00Same rate: 17.5%

If a collection of unbound sheets designed for binding

Printed parts for binding are in 4901 but separate; unbound go to 4911.

4901.91.00Same rate: 17.5%

If dictionaries or encyclopedias on paper not exceeding 0.3 mm

Specific subheadings in 4901.91 for certain reference books by paper thickness.

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