Monthly Village Voice from Japan
Though titled monthly, the Village Voice functions as a newspaper appearing once per month with village council reports and events. HTS 4902.90.2020 applies to such infrequent newspaper publications.
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
• Prove newspaper status via masthead and content (news vs magazine) for CBP
• Avoid single-cover multi-issue packaging to prevent 4901 classification
• Report values accurately; currency notes exempt monetary papers but not these