4901.99.00.70/The hardcover edition of 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' by Yuval Noah Harari/Japan
The hardcover edition of 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' by Yuval Noah Harari from Japan
A hardbound nonfiction book exploring human history from a multidisciplinary perspective, with printed text and maps on durable hardcover binding. Classified under HTS 4901.99.0070 for hardbound books, as it constitutes a complete bound work per heading 4901 coverage.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed content description to distinguish from pictorial works without text, which may go to 4911
• Ensure no loose sheets or signatures; incomplete bindings classify as printed parts under 4901 but not hardbound
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