United States tariff, chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
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Key facts
- National lines
- 50
- Subheadings
- 18
- Tariff
- United States
- Chapter
- 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
Summary
The United States tariff has 50 national lines in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans), under 18 subheadings in 11 headings.
Subheadings with United States lines
The United States tariff has 50 national lines in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans), under 18 subheadings in 11 headings.
49.01 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
49.02 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
49.03 Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
- 4903.00Children's picture, drawing or colouring books1 line
49.04 Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
- 4904.00Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated2 lines
49.05 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
49.06 Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing
- 4906.00Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing1 line
49.07 Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title
- 4907.00Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title1 line
49.08 Transfers (decalcomanias)
49.09 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
- 4909.00Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings2 lines
49.10 Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
- 4910.00Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks3 lines
In other countries
No other national tariff on border.bot has live lines under chapter 49 yet.
Frequently asked questions
How many national tariff lines does the United States tariff have in HS chapter 49?
The United States tariff has 50 national lines in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans), under 18 subheadings in 11 headings.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 9 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
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