49 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans

HeadingDescriptionGeneral
4901Printed 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—
4903Children's picture, drawing or coloring booksFree
4904Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustratedFree
4905Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed—
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 foregoingFree
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 titleFree
4908Transfers (decalcomanias)—
4909Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings—
4910Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks—
4911Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs—

Source: USITC HTS (2026 Basic Edition, frozen to the exam). Rates shown at heading level; duty rates are set on 8/10-digit subheadings. Not legal or classification advice.

HTS Chapter 49 — Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans