Promotional Spiral Pocket Calendar from Japan
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 — 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
• 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