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4902.90.20.20/Rural Weekly Herald/Japan

Rural Weekly Herald from Japan

The Rural Weekly Herald is a community newspaper printed and distributed once a week, covering farming news, local events, and classifieds in rural areas. Classified under HTS 4902.90.2020 for newspapers appearing less than four times per week.

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%
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Import Tips

• Provide circulation data and masthead proving weekly frequency to avoid reclassification

• Label shipments clearly as 'unbound newspapers, 1x/week' to prevent confusion with journals

• Check for advertising dominance; over 50% ads may trigger 4911 per chapter notes