HTS Chapter 49 — Printed Books, Newspapers Tariff Rates (2026)

Includes printed books, newspapers, magazines, maps, postcards, calendars, and other printed matter including trade advertising material.

Rate Overview

Avg MFN Rate

10%

Section 122

N/A

Section 232

N/A

Section 301 (China)

Key Headings in Chapter 49

HTS Code	Description	MFN Rate	Sec 232	Sec 301
4901	Printed books, brochures, leaflets	Free	N/A	N/A
4911	Other printed matter including pictures and photographs	Free	N/A	N/A

Common Products

BooksNewspapersMagazinesMaps and chartsPostcardsCalendarsTrade catalogsPrinted pictures

HTS Chapter 49 covers printed books, newspapers, encompassing a wide range of products that enter the United States under various tariff classifications. Includes printed books, newspapers, magazines, maps, postcards, calendars, and other printed matter including trade advertising material. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 0%. Many products in this chapter enter duty-free at the base MFN level. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Common products in this chapter include Books, Newspapers, Magazines, Maps and charts, Postcards, Calendars, Trade catalogs, Printed pictures. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 48, which cover similar or complementary product categories.