HTS Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other printed products
HTS Chapter 49 covers Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other printed products. Browse 5 published headings, then narrow to the active product line that matches the goods.
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTSUS Chapter 49 covers many paper, paperboard, and similar printed products. Examples include printed books and brochures, newspapers and periodicals, printed maps and charts, transfers or decalcomanias, printed pictures, photographs, and other printed matter. The product’s physical form, printing, and principal function usually matter when distinguishing among headings.
The HTSUS is organized from broad to specific: chapter, heading, subheading, and the complete 10-digit statistical number. Start with the headings that describe the product, then read the legal notes, heading text, subheading text, and applicable exclusions. Do not choose a code based only on a product name or marketing description; compare the actual item, its materials, printing, intended use, and any relevant chapter or section notes. Borderline classifications may require a customs broker or a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
What to check
- Describe the item precisely, including its physical materials, whether it is printed, its format, and its principal use.
- Compare the product with the relevant Chapter 49 headings and subheadings, and read all applicable section, chapter, and subheading notes.
- Check whether another HTS chapter is more specific because of the item’s material, construction, function, or predominant component.
- Review exclusions and special provisions for items such as advertising material, labels, packaging, educational products, artwork, or printed articles combined with other goods.
- Check the current Chapter 99 provisions and any other additional duties or trade measures that may apply, separately from the ordinary classification in Chapters 1 through 97.
How to use this chapter
A chapter is the first classification level, not a duty rate. Choose the heading that describes the product, narrow by material, construction, use, or other legal distinctions, and verify the final line against the official HTS notes.
Heading list
| HTS code | Description | Linked 8-digit entries |
|---|---|---|
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets: | 1 |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material: | 0 |
| 4905 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed: | 0 |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias): | 0 |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs: | 1 |
Linked measures
0 linked measure entries in the current snapshot.
Questions about HTS Chapter 49
What does HTS Chapter 49 cover?
HTS Chapter 49 covers Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other printed products. This page groups the chapter’s 4-digit headings; a shipment still needs the most specific active 8- or 10-digit line supported by the product facts.
Is HTS Chapter 49 a final product classification?
No. A chapter is a broad 2-digit category. Narrow it to the applicable heading and the most specific active statistical line before estimating duty or filing an entry.