Home Library Books Collection from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Reasonable personal library size; no commercial quantities
• Pack securely
• Personal annotations help prove ownership