Where the Wild Things Are Picture Book from Japan
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.
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 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