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Paperback Mystery Thriller from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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