Historical Non-Fiction Book from Japan
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 — 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
• 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