National Geographic Magazine from Japan
A monthly periodical featuring articles on science, geography, history, and culture, illustrated with high-quality photographs. Classified under HTS 4902.90.20 as a journal or periodical containing advertising material but primarily devoted to informational content. It is unbound and issued periodically, fitting the chapter's definition for heading 4901 exclusions.
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
• Verify the publication is issued at regular intervals (e.g
• monthly) to qualify as a periodical; sporadic issues may shift classification
• Include proof of printing method (e.g
• offset lithography) as per chapter note 2; declare if reproduced via ADP machine
• Avoid binding in non-paper covers, as bound journals go to 4901; common pitfall is misdeclaring frequency