CHAPTER 49
Printed Books, Newspapers
Section X of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule. 11 headings.
Headings in this chapter
4901
Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets:
4902
Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material:
4903
Children's picture, drawing or coloring books
4904
Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
4905
Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed:
4906
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
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; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; check forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title
4908
Transfers (decalcomanias):
4909
Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings:
4910
Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks:
4911
Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs:
Recent CBP rulings in Chapter 49
N361503
June 11, 2026
The tariff classification of hardcover books from China
N361497
June 9, 2026
The tariff classification of a hardcover book from China
N361446
June 8, 2026
The tariff classification of children’s books from China
N361094
May 21, 2026
The tariff classification of printed wall signs from China
N360783
May 12, 2026
The tariff classification of wall display signs and product display signs from Canada
N359903
April 16, 2026
The tariff classification of store display advertising signage from China and Vietnam
N359056
March 19, 2026
The classification, country of origin, marking, and United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) eligibility of framed photographs
N358918
March 17, 2026
The tariff classification of art instruction book sets from China
N358829
March 13, 2026
The tariff classification of a book, notebook, printed trade material, envelopes, printed sketches, magnifying glass, bookmark, and a decorative non-corrugated paperboard box from China
N358801
March 10, 2026
The tariff classification of a framed canvas print from China
N358430
March 3, 2026
The tariff classification of a scratch art craft kit from China
N358589
March 2, 2026
The country of origin of radiofrequency (RF) remote control transmitters
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