Printed Books & Newspapers — US Tariff Rates
US tariff rates for printed books, newspapers, pictures, and other printed matter including postage stamps and printed circuits. HTS codes and import duties.
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HTS Codes in Chapter 49 — Printed Books & Newspapers
| HTS Code | Description | Base Duty | Tariff Flags | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4901.10.00 | In single sheets, whether or not folded | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4901.91.00 | Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4901.99.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4902.10.00.00 | Appearing at least four times a week | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4902.90.10.00 | Newspaper supplements printed by a gravure process | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4902.90.20 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4903.00.00.00 | Children's picture, drawing or coloring books | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4904.00.00 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4905.20.00.00 | In book form | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4905.90.20.00 | Globes | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4905.90.60.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4906.00.00.00 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitized paper and carbon copies of the foregoing | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4907.00.00.00 | Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; check forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4908.10.00.00 | Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4908.90.00.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4909.00.20.00 | Postcards | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4909.00.40.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4910.00.20.00 | Not over 0.51 mm in thickness | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4910.00.40.00 | Over 0.51 mm in thickness | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4910.00.60.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4911.10.00 | Trade advertising material, commercial catalogs and the like | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4911.91.10.00 | Printed over 20 years at time of importation | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4911.91.15.00 | Suitable for use in the production of articles of heading 4901 | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4911.91.20 | Not over 0.51 mm in thickness | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4911.91.30.00 | Over 0.51 mm in thickness | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4911.91.40 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4911.99.20.00 | International customs forms (carnets) and parts thereof, in English or French (whether or not in additional languages) | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4911.99.60.00 | Printed on paper in whole or in part by a lithographic process | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 4911.99.80.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% |
Related HTS Chapters
About HTS Chapter 49 — Printed Books & Newspapers
HTS Chapter 49 covers printed books & newspapers under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The HTS is maintained by the US International Trade Commission (USITC) and updated periodically to reflect trade policy changes including executive orders, Section 232 national security tariffs, Section 301 China tariffs, and Section 122 emergency tariffs.
To import goods under Chapter 49, US importers must declare the correct 10-digit HTS code on their Customs entry. The duty rate shown is the general (MFN) rate. Special rates may apply under free trade agreements (FTAs) such as USMCA, CPTPP, or bilateral agreements. Use the FTA Checker to see if preferential rates apply to your shipment.
Anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders may impose additional duties on specific products and countries of origin beyond the rates shown here. Always consult with a licensed customs broker for classification decisions.