Home Library Books Collection from Germany
Personal book collection taken abroad for reading/reference by returning resident. Household effects under HTS 9804.00.45 return duty-free with owner.
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%
Import Tips
• Reasonable personal library size; no commercial quantities
• Pack securely
• Personal annotations help prove ownership