Forbes Business Professional Quarterly from Japan
Forbes professional quarterly edition delivers in-depth business case studies and executive interviews. Classified in HTS 4902.90.20.40 for business journals, suitable for single tied issues. Its emphasis on professional insights over general readership supports this heading.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'professional journals - single issues tied'
• Avoid over 16 pages of ads per issue to prevent 4911 shift
• Use FIFO inventory for perishability of current edition periodicals