Daily Local Gazette Weekly Edition from Japan
This is the weekly edition of the Daily Local Gazette, a newspaper that publishes daily but offers a consolidated weekly version appearing once per week with local news, sports, and features. It falls under HTS 4902.90.2020 as a newspaper appearing less than four times per week, distinct from its daily issues classified elsewhere.
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
• Verify publication frequency with publisher affidavits to confirm less than 4 issues/week for 4902.90.2020 eligibility
• Include invoices specifying 'newspaper, less than 4x/week' and sample copies for CBP review
• Avoid binding in non-paper covers, as that shifts to 4901 per chapter notes