HTS chapter 49: duty rates for all 29 tariff lines Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. 29 lines are duty-free at the general rate; 23 are on a Section 301 China list.
Official USITC HTS, 2026HTSRev20
4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets Line Description General Section 301 (China) 4901.10.00 In single sheets, whether or not folded Free List 4A +7.5% 4901.91.00 Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof Free List 4A +7.5% 4901.99.00 Other: Other Free none
4902: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material Line Description General Section 301 (China) 4902.10.00 Appearing at least four times a week Free List 4A +7.5% 4902.90.10 Newspaper supplements printed by a gravure process Free List 4A +7.5% 4902.90.20 Other: Other Free List 4A +7.5%
4903: Children's picture, drawing or coloring books Line Description General Section 301 (China) 4903.00.00 Children's picture, drawing or coloring books Free List 4B (suspended, no extra duty)
4904: Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated Line Description General Section 301 (China) 4904.00.00 Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated Free List 4A +7.5%
4905: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed Line Description General Section 301 (China) 4905.20.00 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall ma…: In book form Free List 4A +7.5% 4905.90.20 Other: Globes Free List 4A +7.5% 4905.90.60 Other: Other Free List 4A +7.5%
4906: Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand;… Line Description General Section 301 (China) 4906.00.00 Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or si… Free List 4A +7.5%
4907: 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; … Line Description General Section 301 (China) 4907.00.00 Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they… Free List 4A +7.5%
4908: Transfers (decalcomanias) Line Description General Section 301 (China) 4908.10.00 Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable Free List 4A +7.5% 4908.90.00 Transfers (decalcomanias): Other Free List 4A +7.5%
4909: Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or w… Line Description General Section 301 (China) 4909.00.20 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, mess…: Postcards Free List 4A +7.5% 4909.00.40 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, mess…: Other Free List 4B (suspended, no extra duty)
4910: Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks Line Description General Section 301 (China) 4910.00.20 Not over 0.51 mm in thickness Free List 4B (suspended, no extra duty) 4910.00.40 Printed on paper or paperboard in whole or in part by a lithographic process: Over 0.51 mm in … Free List 4A +7.5% 4910.00.60 Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks: Other Free List 4A +7.5%
4911: Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs Line Description General Section 301 (China) 4911.10.00 Trade advertising material, commercial catalogs and the like Free List 4A +7.5% 4911.91.10 Printed over 20 years at time of importation Free List 4A +7.5% 4911.91.15 Suitable for use in the production of articles of heading 4901 Free List 4A +7.5% 4911.91.20 Not over 0.51 mm in thickness Free List 4B (suspended, no extra duty) 4911.91.30 Lithographs on paper or paperboard: Over 0.51 mm in thickness Free List 4B (suspended, no extra duty) 4911.91.40 Other: Other Free List 4A +7.5% 4911.99.20 International customs forms (carnets) and parts thereof, in English or French (whether or not … Free List 4A +7.5% 4911.99.60 Printed on paper in whole or in part by a lithographic process Free List 4A +7.5% 4911.99.80 Other: Other Free List 4A +7.5%
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