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%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
• 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