Chapter 49Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plansUS Harmonized Tariff Schedule
U.S. Import Duty, Tariffs, and Classification Details for Chapter 49
Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans, classified under Section X (Pulp of Wood or of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material; Waste and Scrap of Paper or Paperboard; Paper and Paperboard and Articles Thereof) in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 11 headings.
Source: USITC, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Chapter 49 with its notes (PDF)
HTS Headings in Chapter 49
114901Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets:
4902Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material:
4903.00.00.00Children's picture, drawing or coloring books
4904.00.00Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
4905Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed:
4906.00.00.00Plans 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
4907.00.00.00Unused 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
4908Transfers (decalcomanias):
4909.00Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings:
4910.00Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks:
4911Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs:
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