Textbook Chapter Signatures from Germany
Folded and printed signatures containing textbook chapters with diagrams and text, designed for gathering and binding into educational books under heading 4901. Used in mass production of school textbooks. Falls under 4911.91.15.00 as unbound components suitable for 4901 articles.
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%
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