The admissibility and tariff classification of books from Iran.
Issued September 17, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4901.99.0040
Headings: 4901
Product description
Samples were not submitted, but the items in question are described as printed religious books (The Koran and other Islamic texts).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the books will be 4901.99.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for printed bibles, testaments, prayer books and other religious books.
Full text
NY A87414 September 17, 1996 CLA-2-49:RR:NC:GI:234 A87414 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4901.99.0040 Mr. H.M. Esmail P.O. Box 800135 Elmhurst NY 11380-0135 RE: The admissibility and tariff classification of books from Iran. Dear Mr. Esmail: In your letter dated September 6, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples were not submitted, but the items in question are described as printed religious books (The Koran and other Islamic texts). The applicable subheading for the books will be 4901.99.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for printed bibles, testaments, prayer books and other religious books. The rate of duty will be free. Although importations of most products from Iran are currently prohibited, "informational materials" (including books and other publications) are exempt from the prohibitions. Accordingly, the religious books in which you are interested may be imported without restriction. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Carl Abramowitz at (212) 466-5733. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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