Travel Guide Book from Japan
A comprehensive travel guidebook with maps, descriptions, and tips, classified in HTS 4901.99.00 as other books, provided not purely promotional.
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
• Assess ad content; tourist literature primarily advertising goes to 4911
• Include page proofs if challenged on completeness
• Bulk imports risk reclass as leaflets