Rea 12-Inch Terrestrial Globe

12-inch diameter rotating terrestrial globe showing political boundaries, oceans, and continents for geography classrooms. Classified under HTS 9817.00.40.00 as globes determined as visual materials per U.S. note 1(a). Mounted on sturdy wooden base.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9018.90Same rate: 10%

If surveying or navigational globes

Technical instrument globes classified in Chapter 90

9503.00.00Same rate: 10%

If children's desktop globes under 10-inch

Smaller decorative globes may classify as toys in Chapter 95

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 10%

If plastic novelties without educational claim

General plastic globes lack visual material determination

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify globe diameter and mounting; document classroom end-use; ensure political accuracy for current boundaries

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