HTS CHAPTER

Chapter 49: Printed Books and Newspapers

HTS Chapter 49 covers a variety of printed materials, including books, newspapers, and other products from the printing industry. This chapter is essential for U.S. importers dealing with items such as hardcover and paperback books, magazines, newspapers, and printed educational materials. Common industries that import goods under this chapter include publishing, education, and media, which rely on these printed products for communication and information dissemination. Importers must be aware of regulatory considerations such as copyright laws and potential tariffs that may apply to these goods. Additionally, materials that contain specific content, such as political or sensitive information, may face further scrutiny and restrictions. Understanding the nuances of Chapter 49 is crucial for business owners to ensure compliance with U.S. customs regulations while successfully navigating the import process. By keeping these factors in mind, U.S. importers can effectively manage their supply chains and capitalize on the demand for printed materials in the marketplace.

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Total HS Codes
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Heading 4901

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4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matte...
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4901.10.00 In single sheets, whether or not folded...
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4901.10.00.20 Reproduction proofs...
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4901.91.00 Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments ther...
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4901.91.00.20 Dictionaries (including thesauruses)...
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4901.91.00.40 Encyclopedias...
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4901.99.00 Other...
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4901.99.00.10 Textbooks...
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4901.99.00.20 Bound newspapers, journals and periodicals provided for in L...
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4901.99.00.30 Directories...
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4901.99.00.40 Bibles, testaments, prayer books and other religious books...
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4901.99.00.50 Technical, scientific and professional books...
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4901.99.00.60 Valued under $5 each...
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4901.99.00.65 Valued $5 or more each...
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4901.99.00.70 Hardbound books...
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4901.99.00.75 Rack size paperbound books...
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4901.99.00.91 Containing not more than 4 pages each (excluding covers)...
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4901.99.00.92 Containing 5 or more pages each, but not more than 48 pages ...
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4901.99.00.93 Containing 49 or more pages each (excluding covers)...
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Heading 4902

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4902 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustr...
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4902.10.00.00 Appearing at least four times a week...
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4902.90 Other:...
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4902.90.10.00 Newspaper supplements printed by a gravure process...
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4902.90.20 Other...
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4902.90.20.20 Newspapers appearing less than four times per week...
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4902.90.20.40 Other business and professional journals and periodicals (in...
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4902.90.20.60 Other (including single issues tied together for shipping pu...
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Heading 4903

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4903.00.00.00 Children's picture, drawing or coloring books...
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Heading 4904

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4904.00.00 Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or ill...
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4904.00.00.20 Sheet music, whether or not stapled or folded, but not other...
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Heading 4905

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4905 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, includ...
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4905.20.00.00 In book form...
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4905.90 Other:...
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4905.90.20.00 Globes...
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Heading 4906

Category Group
4906.00.00.00 Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industria...
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Heading 4907

Category Group
4907.00.00.00 Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new ...
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Heading 4908

Category Group
4908 Transfers (decalcomanias):...
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4908.10.00.00 Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable...
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Heading 4909

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4909.00 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing pers...
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4909.00.20.00 Postcards...
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Heading 4910

Category Group
4910.00 Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks:...
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4910.00.20.00 Not over 0.51 mm in thickness...
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4910.00.40.00 Over 0.51 mm in thickness...
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Heading 4911

Category Group
4911 Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photogr...
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4911.10.00 Trade advertising material, commercial catalogs and the like...
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4911.10.00.20 Printed catalogs relating principally to current offers for ...
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4911.10.00.40 Printed catalogs, price lists or trade notices, relating to ...
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4911.10.00.60 Tourist and other literature (including posters), containing...
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4911.91 Pictures, designs and photographs:...
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4911.91.10.00 Printed over 20 years at time of importation...
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4911.91.15.00 Suitable for use in the production of articles of heading 49...
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4911.91.20 Not over 0.51 mm in thickness...
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4911.91.20.20 Posters...
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4911.91.30.00 Over 0.51 mm in thickness...
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4911.91.40 Other...
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4911.91.40.20 Posters...
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4911.99 Other:...
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4911.99.20.00 International customs forms (carnets) and parts thereof, in ...
0.0000% 🧮
4911.99.60.00 Printed on paper in whole or in part by a lithographic proce...
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