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Where the Wild Things Are Picture Book

A classic children's picture book by Maurice Sendak featuring vibrant illustrations of Max's imaginative adventure with wild creatures. Pictures form the principal interest with subsidiary text, fitting the definition of children's picture books under heading 4903. It is designed for young readers aged 3-7.

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.

4901.99.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If text is the primary feature with illustrations subsidiary

Books where text predominates over pictures fall under general printed books in 4901, not children's picture books.

4911.91.20Same rate: 10%

If primarily pictorial without substantial text

Printed pictures or illustrations not bearing text classify in 4911 as posters or prints, excluding picture books.

9503.00.00Same rate: 10%

If sold as part of a toy set with interactive elements

Tricycles and toys including assembled sets with books may fall under Chapter 95 if not purely printed matter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify that pictures are the principal interest and text is subsidiary to qualify under 4903; otherwise, it may shift to 4901

Include detailed content description in commercial invoice to demonstrate compliance with children's picture book criteria

Avoid misclassification as advertising material (4911) by ensuring no promotional content dominates

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