Printed books — HTS 4901
Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
Chapter 49 › Heading 4901
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4901 is a broad product category for printed reading or informational matter. It groups printed books, brochures, leaflets, and similar printed material, including items presented as single sheets. The heading describes the general kind of product; it is not, by itself, the complete classification for import entry.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, narrow the product by its more specific characteristics and the wording of the subheadings and statistical provisions. Depending on the item, this may include its format, whether it is a book or another type of printed matter, and other distinguishing features stated in the tariff schedule. Review the full legal text, not just a product title, and obtain customs-broker advice when the facts or classification are uncertain.
What to check
- Describe the item precisely: title or subject, page format, binding, single-sheet presentation, and whether it is a book, brochure, leaflet, or similar printed matter.
- Read every subheading under 4901 and compare the product’s actual physical characteristics with the tariff wording; do not choose based only on a marketplace description.
- Check whether the item contains illustrations, advertising, blank forms, writing space, or other features that may affect classification under the relevant provisions.
- Confirm the complete 8-digit HTSUS code in the current official tariff, including any statistical suffix and applicable unit of quantity.
- Keep product samples, photographs, specifications, and prior classification rulings or broker guidance as support for the classification decision.
HTS heading 4901 summary
Printed books is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4901.10.00 👉 | In single sheets, whether or not folded | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4901?
Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.