National Archives Etching Collections from Japan
Bound volumes of official government etchings depicting U.S. presidential inaugurations, imported for National Archives preservation. Covered by HTS 9808.00.10.00 as bound etchings for government agency use. Etchings serve as historical records.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide National Archives accession number; ensure etchings certified as official government publications; use archival shipping materials