Election Ballot Insert from Japan
A single or double-sheet insert explaining voting instructions and candidate info for ballots. HTS 4901.99.00.91 applies to this low-page printed matter similar to leaflets. Official, non-advertising content.
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 government approval docs; strict origin verification
• Pitfall: political ads reclassify to 4911