Science Fiction Paperback

A paperback sci-fi epic like 'Dune' by Frank Herbert, with over 400 pages, under HTS 4901.99.00.93 for multi-page printed books. Fits as a complete narrative work.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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4901.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If imported as unbound signatures

Printed sheets for binding are in 4901.10, not finished books.

4911.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If trade literature with advertising

Promotional books are excluded from 4901 per chapter notes.

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Hardcover Fantasy Novel

A thick hardcover book like 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss, featuring over 600 pages of narrative text and illustrations, classified under HTS 4901.99.00.93 as a printed book with 49 or more pages excluding covers. It falls here due to being a complete literary work not devoted primarily to advertising.

Paperback Mystery Thriller

A mass-market paperback such as 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins, with over 300 pages of prose, fitting HTS 4901.99.00.93 for printed books exceeding 49 pages (covers excluded). This category covers literary novels as complete works.

Children's Chapter Book

A children's novel like 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White, with 190+ pages of story and few illustrations where text is primary, under HTS 4901.99.00.93 for books with 49+ pages. Distinguished from picture books by text dominance.

Biography Hardcover

A detailed biography such as 'Steve Jobs' by Walter Isaacson, exceeding 600 pages, classified in HTS 4901.99.00.93 as a printed book with substantial page count excluding covers. Covers non-fiction literary works.

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.

Romance Novel Paperback

A romance series book like those by Nora Roberts, featuring 350+ pages of story, classified under HTS 4901.99.00.93 for substantial printed books. Standard for genre fiction.