Paperback Mystery Thriller from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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