Encyclopædia Britannica Volume 10 Hardbound Edition from Japan
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 — 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
• Declare as 'books' not 'reference sets' if sold individually to maintain 4901 classification
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking sets; retail-bound volumes stay in 4901
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