Corporate Branding Litho Calendar from Japan
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 — 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
• 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'