Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
5 declarable lines
Heading 4902 covers printed newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not they contain illustrations or advertising. The heading splits first by how often the publication appears: titles published at least four times a week fall in 4902.10, and everything else falls in 4902.90. The 4902.90 lines then break out gravure-printed newspaper supplements, newspapers appearing less than four times per week, business and professional journals, and other periodicals. All listed lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Daily newspaper published five or six days a week
- Weekly community newspaper
- Monthly trade or industry magazine
- Professional association journal mailed to members
- Sunday newspaper supplement printed by a gravure process
- Newsstand magazine issue
- Single copies of a periodical tied together for shipping
- Weekly business news periodical
How to choose the right subheading
- Publication frequency: at least four times a week goes to 4902.10, anything less goes to 4902.90.
- For 4902.90, whether the item is a newspaper supplement printed by a gravure process.
- For other 4902.90 items, whether the title is a newspaper appearing less than four times per week.
- Whether the title is a business or professional journal or periodical rather than general interest.
- Whether the shipment is single issues tied together for shipping purposes.
Often confused with
- Heading 4901Paperback novels and nonfiction books
Books and brochures are classified in 4901, not as periodicals.
- Heading 4905Road atlases and folded street maps
Maps, charts and atlases are covered by heading 4905.
- Heading 4908Decalcomanias and rub-down transfers
Transfers are classified in heading 4908.
- Heading 4911Wall posters, calendars and printed photographs sold as single sheets
These are printed matter of heading 4911, not periodicals.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a newspaper published at least four times a week?
It is 4902.10.00.00, described as appearing at least four times a week. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
What is the duty on a weekly newspaper?
A newspaper appearing less than four times per week is classified under 4902.90.20.20. Its general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify a business or professional journal?
Other business and professional journals and periodicals, including single issues tied together for shipping purposes, go under 4902.90.20.40. That line carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 4902
- 4902.10.00.00Appearing at least four times a weekFree
- 4902.90.10.00Newspaper supplements printed by a gravure processFree
- 4902.90.20.20Newspapers appearing less than four times per weekFree
- 4902.90.20.40Other business and professional journals and periodicals (including single issues tied together for shipping purposes)Free
- 4902.90.20.60Other (including single issues tied together for shipping purposes)Free