Corporate Branding Litho Calendar from Germany
A branded desk calendar for businesses, litho-printed on thin paper (≤0.51 mm) with company logos and annual dates. Meets HTS 4910.00.20.00 criteria despite advertising elements, as primary function is calendar per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Argue primary calendar use vs. advertising devotion per Chapter 49 note 5
• Include content breakdown showing dates >50% of print area
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'not essentially advertising'