Historical Non-Fiction Book from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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