HTS chapter 49
HTS chapter 49: printed matter codes and duty rates
Chapter 49 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 11 headings and 29 rate lines, split into 50 ten-digit statistical codes. Each heading below lists its rate lines with the official description and the general (Column 1) rate of duty. The general rate is only the starting point: Section 301, Section 232 and other programs can add to it depending on the country of origin, and the calculator applies them for any line.
4901Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
| HTS code | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4901.10.00 | In single sheets, whether or not folded4901.10.00.40 | Free |
| 4901.91.00 | Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof | Free |
| 4901.99.00 | Other › Other4901.99.00.404901.99.00.504901.99.00.704901.99.00.75 | Free |
4902Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
| HTS code | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4902.10.00 | Appearing at least four times a week | Free |
| 4902.90.10 | Newspaper supplements printed by a gravure process | Free |
| 4902.90.20 | Other › Other | Free |
4903Children's picture, drawing or coloring books
| HTS code | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4903.00.00 | Children's picture, drawing or coloring books | Free |
4904Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
| HTS code | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4904.00.00 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated | Free |
4905Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
| HTS code | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4905.20.00 | In book form | Free |
| 4905.90.20 | Globes | Free |
| 4905.90.60 | Other › Other | Free |
4906Plans 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
| HTS code | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4906.00.00 | Plans 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 | Free |
4907Unused 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
| HTS code | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4907.00.00 | Unused 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 title4907.00.00.00 | Free |
4908Transfers (decalcomanias)
| HTS code | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4908.10.00 | Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable4908.10.00.00 | Free |
| 4908.90.00 | Other4908.90.00.00 | Free |
4909Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
| HTS code | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4909.00.20 | Postcards | Free |
| 4909.00.40 | Other4909.00.40.00 | Free |
4910Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
| HTS code | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4910.00.20 | Printed on paper or paperboard in whole or in part by a lithographic process › Not over 0.51 mm in thickness | Free |
| 4910.00.40 | Printed on paper or paperboard in whole or in part by a lithographic process › Over 0.51 mm in thickness | Free |
| 4910.00.60 | Other | Free |
4911Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs
| HTS code | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4911.10.00 | Trade advertising material, commercial catalogs and the like4911.10.00.80 | Free |
| 4911.91.10 | Pictures, designs and photographs › Printed over 20 years at time of importation | Free |
| 4911.91.15 | Pictures, designs and photographs › Printed not over 20 years at time of importation › Suitable for use in the production of articles of heading 4901 | Free |
| 4911.91.20 | Pictures, designs and photographs › Printed not over 20 years at time of importation › Lithographs on paper or paperboard › Not over 0.51 mm in thickness4911.91.20.20 | Free |
| 4911.91.30 | Pictures, designs and photographs › Printed not over 20 years at time of importation › Lithographs on paper or paperboard › Over 0.51 mm in thickness | Free |
| 4911.91.40 | Pictures, designs and photographs › Printed not over 20 years at time of importation | Free |
| 4911.99.20 | International customs forms (carnets) and parts thereof, in English or French (whether or not in additional languages) | Free |
| 4911.99.60 | Printed on paper in whole or in part by a lithographic process | Free |
| 4911.99.80 | Other › Other › Other › Other | Free |
Descriptions and general rates from the current USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general rate excludes additional duties such as Section 301, Section 232 and antidumping or countervailing duties, which depend on the country of origin.