American History Documentary DVDs from Japan
DVDs featuring documentary films on U.S. history and democratic institutions for cultural exchange programs. Classified under 9808.00.2000 because they are imported by the State Department specifically for educational outreach under the 1948 Exchange Act.
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
• Require State Department import authorization and program identification
• Entry must specify connection to public diplomacy or educational exchange activities
• Maintain records proving non-commercial government distribution only