Product Brochure from Japan
A folded paper brochure showcasing product features, specifications, and pricing for retail distribution. It falls under HTS 4911.10.00 as trade advertising material primarily devoted to promoting goods rather than providing instructional text like a book.
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 content is predominantly advertising to avoid reclassification as a book under 4901; include detailed commercial invoices specifying print run and distribution intent
• Watch for paper weight exceeding 300gsm which might trigger different duties