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
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
• Reasonable personal library size; no commercial quantities
• Pack securely
• Personal annotations help prove ownership