Vogue Fashion Magazine Monthly Bundles from Japan
Monthly issues of Vogue magazine bundled and tied for shipping to retailers worldwide, containing fashion editorials, articles, and ads. This periodical qualifies for HTS 4902.90.20.60 as other journals with single issues tied temporarily for transport. It is not bound otherwise than in paper.
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
• Use detailed commercial invoices specifying issue dates and unbound status to support 4902 classification
• Inspect for any permanent binding that could trigger reclassification under Note 3
• Separate advertising-heavy issues to avoid 4911 disputes during entry