Wall Street Journal Professional Edition Tied Issues from Japan
Special professional edition bundles of the Wall Street Journal, tied for shipping, focus on business analysis and finance for executives. Under HTS 4902.90.20.40 as other business journals including tied singles. Though daily, professional bundles qualify distinctly from newspapers.
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
• Differentiate from daily newspapers (4901.10) by declaring as professional tied bundles
• Ensure ties are temporary for shipping, not permanent binding
• Report aggregate value for bulk shipments to optimize duty calculations