Mass Market Fantasy Paperback from China
A rack-sized fantasy novel paperback (standard 4-7/8 x 7-1/2 inches max), paperbound with interior text pages and glossy cover, produced for impulse buys on retail racks. HTS 4901.99.00.75 covers this format as other rack size paperbound books.
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
• Use precise measurements in invoices; exceed rack size and it reclassifies to general paperbacks
• Ensure no original engravings or antiques elements, excluded by Chapter 49 note 1
• For series, declare as individual books, not collections, to stay in 4901