Harvard Business Review Single Issue from Japan
Harvard Business Review is a flagship professional journal offering in-depth articles on management, strategy, and leadership for business executives. Classified under HTS 4902.90.20.40 as a business and professional periodical, especially when single issues are tied for shipping. It qualifies due to its focus on professional business content.
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
• Obtain publisher certification confirming professional business content to support classification over advertising materials
• Ensure issues are not permanently bound; loose or tied singles qualify under this subheading
• Declare total weight accurately, as periodicals often ship in bulk tied bundles to avoid higher rates