Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Hardbound Edition from Japan
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 — 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
• 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