# United States tariff, chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans > 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. Source: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/49 Last updated: 9 October 2026 [Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states) / [Chapter 49](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/49) ## Key facts - National lines: 50 - Subheadings: 18 - Tariff: [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states) - Chapter: 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans ## 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 - [4901.10](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490110) In single sheets, whether or not folded (2 lines) - [4901.91](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490191) Other: Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof (2 lines) - [4901.99](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490199) Other: Other (12 lines) ### 49.02 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material - [4902.10](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490210) Appearing at least four times a week (1 line) - [4902.90](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490290) Other (4 lines) ### 49.03 Children's picture, drawing or colouring books - [4903.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490300) Children's picture, drawing or colouring books (1 line) ### 49.04 Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated - [4904.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490400) Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated (2 lines) ### 49.05 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed - [4905.20](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490520) In book form (1 line) - [4905.90](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490590) Other (2 lines) ### 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 - [4906.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490600) 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 (1 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 - [4907.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490700) 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 (1 line) ### 49.08 Transfers (decalcomanias) - [4908.10](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490810) Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable (1 line) - [4908.90](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490890) Other (1 line) ### 49.09 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings - [4909.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/490900) Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings (2 lines) ### 49.10 Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks - [4910.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/491000) Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks (3 lines) ### 49.11 Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs - [4911.10](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/491110) Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like (4 lines) - [4911.91](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/491191) Other: Pictures, designs and photographs (7 lines) - [4911.99](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/491199) Other: Other (3 lines) ## In other countries No other national tariff on border.bot has live lines under chapter 49 yet. - [The Harmonized System text for chapter 49](https://border.bot/hs-codes/49) - Previous chapter: [48](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/48) Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers - Next chapter: [50](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/50) Silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling ## 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. Official source files: - https://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList?from=0000000000&to=9999999999&format=CSV&styles=false Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/49.json