Newspapers — HTS 4902
Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
Chapter 49 › Heading 4902
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 4902 is a broad product category for printed newspapers, journals, and periodicals. It can include publications with illustrations or advertising, so those features alone usually do not move a product outside the heading. The heading is about the nature and format of the printed publication.
To choose an 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the item belongs in heading 4902, then use the subheading and statistical-breakout descriptions to narrow it down. The distinctions commonly depend on the publication’s type or physical characteristics, such as whether it is a newspaper or another periodical and, where the tariff schedule specifies it, features such as the material or printing format. Review the complete 8-digit description and any applicable classification notes rather than relying only on a product name.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is a printed newspaper, journal, or periodical, rather than a book, catalog, brochure, loose advertising sheet, or primarily blank product.
- Describe the publication’s actual function, frequency, contents, and physical format, and compare those facts with the full subheading descriptions.
- Check whether the relevant breakout distinguishes the item by publication type, material, or another stated characteristic; do not assume that illustrations or advertising create a separate code.
- Review the current HTSUS, including section and chapter notes, statistical annotations, and any applicable General Rules of Interpretation.
- Keep product samples, photographs, specifications, and publisher or printer information to support the classification; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the facts are unclear.
HTS heading 4902 summary
Newspapers 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.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4902.90 | Other |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4902.10.00.00 👉 | Appearing at least four times a week | 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 4902?
Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material. 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.