HS HEADING 4902

Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material

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4902

CHAPTER

49 — Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry

In plain English

This category includes printed newspapers, journals, and periodicals, regardless of whether they contain illustrations or advertising. The items are separated into two groups based on how often they are published. One group consists of those that appear at least four times a week, while the other covers those that appear less frequently than four times a week.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

4902.10

Newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing at least four times a week

4902.90

Newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing less frequently than four times a week

Chapter 49 classification notes

Chapter 49 typically duty-free under MFN treatment globally (UNESCO Florence Agreement on importation of educational materials). Religious / political materials may be subject to content review at destination.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Postcards / greeting cards (4909) vs. printed pictures (4911); academic journals (4902) vs. textbooks (4901).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 49

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