Promotional Spiral Pocket Calendar from Germany
A small wire-bound pocket calendar printed with company branding, local events, and monthly planners for handout marketing. Under HTS 4910.00.60.00 as a printed calendar, provided advertising is not the principal purpose per Chapter note 5. Common for tradeshow giveaways.
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
• Quantify ad vs. calendar content ratio in samples to defend against 4911 reclass
• Ship in bulk master cartons to optimize freight for high-volume promo items
• Register trademarked designs to protect against counterfeits at entry