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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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