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U.S. imports of newspapers, journals & periodicals (published less than 4 times a week) (HS 490290) totaled $9.4M in April 2026, traded with 37 countries.
Importers of Newspapers, Journals & Periodicals (Published Less Than 4 Times a Week) paid $37K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.7% on $554K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWeekly, biweekly, and other less-frequent print publications are classified here, with the US schedule subdividing the heading into five distinct 10-digit lines that distinguish gravure-printed newspaper supplements (4902901000), newspapers proper (4902902020), business and trade periodicals (4902902040), other journals and periodicals in single issues (4902902060), and bundled or subscription-tied periodicals (4902905000). The United Kingdom leads US imports under this heading, followed by Canada and Italy — a supplier mix reflecting the strength of British academic and trade publishing as well as Canadian proximity. Importers of scholarly journals and trade magazines should pay close attention to whether shipments arrive as single issues or in tied bundles, as that distinction drives line-level classification.
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The distinction generally turns on editorial content and intended audience: business, financial, and trade-oriented publications aimed at commercial or professional readers typically fall under 4902902040, while academic, scientific, and general-interest journals not meeting that commercial focus land in 4902902060. When content straddles both categories, importers should seek a binding ruling from CBP to avoid misclassification.
Lines 4902902040, 4902902060, and 4902905000 each reference single issues or issues tied together, which matters when a shipment consolidates multiple back issues or subscription fulfillment bundles. CBP looks at how the issues are packaged and invoiced; a bulk shipment of individually wrapped issues may be treated differently from a bound compilation, so accurate commercial invoicing describing the packaging format is important.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $4.4M | $16.0M | +$11.6M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $3.8M | $119K | -$3.7M |
| MEXICO | $107K | $289K | +$181K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $237K | $77K | -$159K |
| ITALY | $194K | $101K | -$93K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4902902060 | JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS NESOI SINGLE ISSUES TIED | $5.5M | 6.15% | $30K |
| 4902902040 | BUSINESS ETC PERIODICALS, NESOI SINGLE ISSUES TIED | $3.8M | 10.00% | $6K |
| 4902902020 | NEWSPAPERS APPEARING LESS THAN FOUR TIMES A WEEK | $73K | 9.99% | $410 |
| 4902901000 | NEWSPAPR SUPPLTS PRINTD BY A GRAVURE PROCESS NESOI | $52K | 10.00% | $821 |
JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS NESOI SINGLE ISSUES TIED
BUSINESS ETC PERIODICALS, NESOI SINGLE ISSUES TIED
NEWSPAPERS APPEARING LESS THAN FOUR TIMES A WEEK
NEWSPAPR SUPPLTS PRINTD BY A GRAVURE PROCESS NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4902905000 | JOURNALS/PERIODICALS NESOI, INCL SINGL ISSUES TIED | $16.4M |
| 4902902040 | BUSINESS ETC PERIODICALS, NESOI SINGLE ISSUES TIED | $617K |
| 4902902020 | NEWSPAPERS APPEARING LESS THAN FOUR TIMES A WEEK | $154K |
JOURNALS/PERIODICALS NESOI, INCL SINGL ISSUES TIED
5.8M no
BUSINESS ETC PERIODICALS, NESOI SINGLE ISSUES TIED
172.0K no
NEWSPAPERS APPEARING LESS THAN FOUR TIMES A WEEK
66.8K kg
PRINTED BOOKS, BROCHURES, ETC., NESOI
HS 490199
PRINTED MATTER, NESOI
HS 491199
PICTURES, DESIGNS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, PRINTED
HS 491191
CHILDREN'S PICTURE, DRAWING OR COLORING BOOKS
HS 490300
TRADE ADVERTISING MATERIAL, COMMERCIAL CATALOG ETC
HS 491110
PRINTED OR ILLUST POST CARDS, GREETING CARDS, ETC.
HS 490900
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT, MI | $765K | $6.0M | +$5.2M |
| PEMBINA, ND | -- | $4.6M | +$4.6M |
| CHESTER, PA | $3.5M | -- | -$3.5M |