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U.S. exports of newspapers, journals & periodicals (published at least 4 times a week) (HS 490210) totaled $199K in July 2026.
Newspapers, Journals & Periodicals (Published at Least 4 Times a Week) imports of $70K in July 2026 ran 78% below the year-to-date monthly average of $316K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFrequent-publication periodicals — dailies and papers issued four or more times weekly — fall under a single US tariff line, 4902100000, which carries a free rate of duty, reflecting the long-standing US policy of facilitating the flow of informational print media. Canada dominates supply, with South Korea and Japan also notable sources, a pattern driven by proximity, established printing infrastructure, and cross-border distribution networks. Importers should confirm publication frequency documentation, as the line boundary with heading 490290 turns entirely on how many issues per week the title publishes. Advertising content and illustrations do not affect classification.
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20 shipments/mo
CBP may request masthead information, publisher declarations, or subscription schedules confirming the title appears at least four times per week. A single title that shifts its publication schedule could move between headings, so importers should retain documentation of the standard issue frequency for each title they import.
No. The heading explicitly covers newspapers, journals, and periodicals 'whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material,' so the presence of ads or images is irrelevant to classification. The sole determinative criterion is the publication frequency of at least four times per week.
HSChapter 49
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 4902
Subheading 490210 · $70K of $9.7M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4902100000 | Newspapers, Journals, Periodicals, 4 Times A Week | $70K | 1.67% | 16.67% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4902100000 | Newspapers, Journals, Periodicals, 4 Times A Week | $199K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$70KYoY · Pro
Exports
$199KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Canada and China together take 85% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
83.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 1.67%.