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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Coloring Book

An official coloring book adaptation of Eric Carle's beloved story, featuring large, outlined illustrations of the caterpillar's journey for children to color. It qualifies as a children's coloring book under 4903 due to its drawing pages designed for creative engagement. Ideal for ages 2-5 to develop fine motor skills.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4901.10.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If fully printed with pre-colored illustrations and story text

Standard picture books with printed colors shift to 4901 as general children's books, not drawing/coloring books.

4911.91.20Same rate: 10%

If unbound sheets of drawings without book format

Separate sheets or signatures of pictures without text for binding fall in 4911 per chapter notes.

4820.10Same rate: 10%

If primarily writing or drawing pads without printed content

Exercise books or pads for personal use without pre-printed pictures classify in 4820 as registers or notebooks.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'coloring book for children' and provide sample pages showing outlined drawings to support 4903 classification

Ensure binding is paper-based; non-paper binding may require reclassification under 4901 notes

Watch for sets with crayons, which could trigger classification as toy sets in 9503

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