9804.00.45/Home Library Books Collection/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Reasonable personal library size; no commercial quantities

• Pack securely

• Personal annotations help prove ownership