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German Auto Parts Catalog from Japan

A printed catalog from a German company offering BMW and Mercedes spare parts for sale, including detailed price lists and product images. It falls under HTS 4911.10.0040 as it is a trade notice from a foreign business promoting foreign-made products.

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 the publisher's foreign principal place of business with documentation like business registration

• Ensure the catalog exclusively promotes foreign products or services to avoid reclassification

• Avoid binding in non-paper materials, as that shifts to heading 4901