Microfiche Library Catalog Cards

Microfiche sheets containing miniaturized library catalog records for research institutions and academic libraries. These qualify under HTS 9817.00.42.00 as visual materials in microfiche format for information access.

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.

4820.10Same rate: 10%

If containing printed index cards at normal size

Standard printed catalog cards are paper articles, not micro-reduced visual materials.

8523.49.20Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If digitized optical media rather than analog microfiche

Digital disc-based catalogs classify as optical media under Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify fiche format (e.g

105x148mm standard) and number of pages reduced per fiche

Provide library/institution end-user letters confirming educational/research use

Avoid bundling with digital media; declare separately as visual materials

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