HS code 4902: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or…
Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material — heading 4902 of the Harmonized System (HS 2022).
Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
Subheadings of 4902 (6 digits)
- Newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing at least four times a week
- Newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing less frequently than four times a week
Pick the subheading that describes your product. A subheading marked “n.e.c.” (not elsewhere classified) or “other” covers only what the subheadings before it do not. Click a code to copy it.
Confirm the full code and the duty rate
The first 6 digits are the same in every country that uses HS 2022. Each country adds 2–4 more digits and sets the duty in its own tariff, and the section and chapter notes can include or exclude products, so check the destination’s official tariff before you put the code on the invoice.
Other headings in chapter 49
- 4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
- 4903 Children's picture, drawing or colouring 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…
- 4906 Plans and drawings; for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar, being…
- 4907 Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will…
- 4908 Transfers (decalcomanias)
- 4909 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements…
- 4910 Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
- 4911 Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs
Source: HS 2022 nomenclature, 6-digit level (UN Comtrade). Descriptions are in English, as in the official nomenclature. Digits after the 6th differ by country.
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Common questions
What is HS code 4902?
4902 is the HS 2022 heading for Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material. It is in chapter 49 (Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans), section X, and has 2 six-digit subheadings, from 4902.10 to 4902.90.
Can I write 4902 on a commercial invoice?
Customs usually need at least the 6-digit subheading (for example 4902.10), and the import declaration uses the destination country’s full code of 8 to 10 digits. Use the subheading that matches your product, and confirm the national digits with the buyer, the customs broker or the official tariff.
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