American Medical Association Journal Issue from Japan
The JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) provides peer-reviewed articles on clinical medicine and health policy for professionals. It is imported under HTS 4902.90.20.40 as a professional periodical, including tied single issues for shipping convenience. This reflects its status as a non-newspaper journal for medical practitioners.
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
• Provide ISSN and frequency of publication evidence to distinguish from one-off pamphlets
• Avoid mixing with advertising supplements, which could trigger reclassification
• Use customs valuation based on printing costs, not resale value, for accurate duty assessment