Chapter 49
HTS Chapter 49
5 headings · 8 tariff lines · 8 duty-free lines · ad valorem rates from 0% to 0%
Headings in chapter 49
| Heading | Description | Lines | Free | Rate range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets | 3 | 3 | Free |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material | 1 | 1 | Free |
| 4905 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed | 0 | 0 | Free |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | 0 | 0 | Free |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | 3 | 3 | Free |
How to read chapter 49
Chapter 49 is part of the international Harmonized System, not a US invention — the chapter and heading boundaries are shared with every country that uses HS 2022. The 8 tariff lines below them are where countries diverge: national suffixes, rate levels and quota notes are set locally.
8 of the 8 lines in this chapter carry a general rate of Free. That is a statement about the general column only — Section 301, AD/CVD and quota measures are applied on top and are not reflected here.