Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Hardbound Edition from China
This is a hardbound version of J.K. Rowling's classic children's novel, featuring a sturdy hardcover binding with printed pages containing the full narrative text and illustrations. It falls under HTS 4901.99.0070 as a hardbound book, distinct from softcover or unbound printed matter, per Chapter 49 notes defining printed books in bound form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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)
Import Tips
• Verify the book is fully bound in hardcover to qualify under 4901.99.0070; softcovers shift to other subheadings
• Include ISBN and publisher details in commercial invoices to avoid misclassification as advertising material per Chapter Note 3
• Check for country-of-origin marking on the binding; failure leads to penalties under 19 CFR 134