Public Diplomacy Newsletter from Japan
Monthly newsletter covering bilateral relations, cultural exchanges, and public diplomacy initiatives from foreign embassy. Qualifies as 9809.00.80 printed matter for free distribution without advertising.
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
• Embassy must provide ownership certification and distribution plan
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