Heading 4902

HTS code 4902 — Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material

Chapter
49 — Printed books and publications
Tariff lines
5
General duty
Duty-free under the general rate

Tariff lines under heading 4902

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
4902.10.0000Appearing at least four times a week (Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material)Freekg
4902.90.1000Newspaper supplements printed by a gravure process (Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material > Other)FreeNo.
4902.90.2020Newspapers appearing less than four times per week (Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material > Other > Other)Freekg
4902.90.2040Other business and professional journals and periodicals (including single issues tied together for shipping purposes) (Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material > Other > Other)FreeNo.
4902.90.2060Other (including single issues tied together for shipping purposes) (Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material > Other > Other)FreeNo.

Documents required to import under 4902

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 4902?
HTS heading 4902 covers newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material. It sits in Chapter 49 (printed books and publications) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 5 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 4902?
Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 4902 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 49