9817.00.42.00/Microfiche Library Catalog Cards/Japan

Microfiche Library Catalog Cards from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• 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