Printed Books, Newspapers from India Tariff: 10% (2026)

India is a significant source of printed books, newspapers imports into the United States, with approximately $130B in total bilateral trade.

As of mid-2026, printed books, newspapers imports from India face a base tariff rate of 10% under the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (a two-tier 10%/12.5% duty), which replaced the flat 10% Section 122 rate when it expired July 24, 2026. Section 122 had itself replaced the IEEPA reciprocal tariff following the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Learning Resources v. Trump (with V.O.S. Selections) on February 20, 2026.

Under the Trade Act of 1974, Section 122 tariffs are limited to 150 days, so the flat 10% Section 122 rate expired on July 24, 2026. It was replaced the same day by USTR's Section 301 forced-labor tariff, and India's current 10% base surcharge is that two-tier (10%/12.5%) rate.

Printed Books, Newspapers (HTS Chapter 49) generally enter duty-free at the MFN level, with the base forced-labor tariff as the primary duty. No additional Section 232 or Section 301 surcharges apply to most products in this category from India.

Key products in HTS Chapter 49 imported from India include Books, Newspapers, Magazines, Maps and charts, Postcards, and Calendars.