Paperback Mystery Thriller from China
A softcover paperback novel in the mystery thriller genre, featuring a full narrative story, classified in HTS 4901.99.00 as other printed books. This subheading covers general literary works excluding specific types like dictionaries.
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
• Label fiber content if any textile elements like dust jackets; ensure not bound in non-paper per chapter note
• Submit samples if questioned on 'book' status vs periodical sets
• Avoid bulk shipments mistaken for unbound sheets under 4901.91