Personal Reference Library from China
Collection of 150 used professional books (law texts, cookbooks) read daily for two years in Brussels office/home. Qualifies under HTS 9804.00.05 as 'books, libraries' actually used abroad by owner over one year.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Catalog titles with purchase dates from foreign residency,Show annotations, dog-ears proving personal use