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Historical Non-Fiction Book

A comprehensive history book like 'Sapiens' by Yuval Noah Harari, with 450+ pages, in HTS 4901.99.00.93 for printed books over 49 pages excluding covers. Includes text-heavy works with supplementary images.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4911.99Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If yearbook-style or trade association publication

Advertising-devoted items like association yearbooks go to 4911.

4905Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If containing maps as primary feature

Maps and plans in books may invoke chapter exclusions or separate headings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Highlight text primacy in descriptions to differentiate from pictorial works

• Use commercial invoices specifying page counts accurately

• Avoid overpacking with catalogs to prevent 4911 shifts

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