Encyclopædia Britannica Volume 10 Hardbound Edition from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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