Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Chapter 49: Printed Books/Newspapers
HTS Chapter 49 covers printed books/newspapers imported into the United States. Use this page to review tariff classifications, MFN duty rates, and special program rates by code.
HTS Codes in Chapter 49
69 codes| Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rate | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets: | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.10.00 | In single sheets, whether or not folded | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.10.00.20 | Reproduction proofs | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.10.00.40 | Other | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.91.00 | Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.91.00.20 | Dictionaries (including thesauruses) | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.91.00.40 | Encyclopedias | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.99.00 | Other | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.99.00.10 | Textbooks | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.99.00.20 | Bound newspapers, journals and periodicals provided for in Legal Note 3 to this chapter | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.99.00.30 | Directories | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.99.00.40 | Bibles, testaments, prayer books and other religious books | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.99.00.50 | Technical, scientific and professional books | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.99.00.60 | Valued under $5 each | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.99.00.65 | Valued $5 or more each | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.99.00.70 | Hardbound books | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.99.00.75 | Rack size paperbound books | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.99.00.91 | Containing not more than 4 pages each (excluding covers) | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.99.00.92 | Containing 5 or more pages each, but not more than 48 pages each (excluding covers) | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4901.99.00.93 | Containing 49 or more pages each (excluding covers) | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material: | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4902.10.00.00 | Appearing at least four times a week | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4902.90 | Other: | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4902.90.10.00 | Newspaper supplements printed by a gravure process | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4902.90.20 | Other | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4902.90.20.20 | Newspapers appearing less than four times per week | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4902.90.20.40 | Other business and professional journals and periodicals (including single issues tied together for shipping purposes) | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4902.90.20.60 | Other (including single issues tied together for shipping purposes) | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4903.00.00.00 | Children's picture, drawing or coloring books | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4904.00.00 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4904.00.00.20 | Sheet music, whether or not stapled or folded, but not otherwise bound | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4904.00.00.40 | Other | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4905 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed: | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4905.20.00.00 | In book form | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4905.90 | Other: | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4905.90.20.00 | Globes | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4905.90.60.00 | Other | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 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 | - | Section 301 |
| 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 | - | Section 301 |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias): | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4908.10.00.00 | Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4908.90.00.00 | Other | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4909.00 | Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4909.00.20.00 | Postcards | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4909.00.40.00 | Other | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4910.00 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks: | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4910.00.20.00 | Not over 0.51 mm in thickness | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4910.00.40.00 | Over 0.51 mm in thickness | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4910.00.60.00 | Other | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs: | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.10.00 | Trade advertising material, commercial catalogs and the like | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.10.00.20 | Printed catalogs relating principally to current offers for the sale of United States products | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.10.00.40 | Printed catalogs, price lists or trade notices, relating to offers, by a person whose principal place of business or bonafide residence is in a foreign country, to sell or rent products of a foreign country or to furnish foreign or international transportation or commercial insurance services | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.10.00.60 | Tourist and other literature (including posters), containing geographic, historical, hotel, institutional, timetable, travel or similar information, principally with respect to places, travel facilities or educational opportunities outside the customs territory of the United States | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.10.00.80 | Other | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.91 | Pictures, designs and photographs: | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.91.10.00 | Printed over 20 years at time of importation | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.91.15.00 | Suitable for use in the production of articles of heading 4901 | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.91.20 | Not over 0.51 mm in thickness | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.91.20.20 | Posters | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.91.20.40 | Other | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.91.30.00 | Over 0.51 mm in thickness | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.91.40 | Other | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.91.40.20 | Posters | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.91.40.40 | Other | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.99 | Other: | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.99.20.00 | International customs forms (carnets) and parts thereof, in English or French (whether or not in additional languages) | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.99.60.00 | Printed on paper in whole or in part by a lithographic process | Free | - | Section 301 |
| 4911.99.80.00 | Other | Free | - | Section 301 |
Need a product-level review with tariff logic and country-specific duties?
Go to Tariff SearchLast verified and sources
Last verified: June 2, 2026
Rates and trade context on this page are checked against official tariff, customs, trade-policy, and import-data sources. Use the calculator for an item-specific duty stack before making entry, quote, or purchase decisions.
USITC HTS
Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications and base duty rates.
Federal Register
Presidential proclamations, trade-remedy notices, and rule changes.
CBP
Customs entry, fee, ruling, and enforcement guidance.
USTR
Section 301 and trade-policy program source material.
Census trade data
US import value and origin-country trade data.