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U.S. imports of newspapers, journals & periodicals (published at least 4 times a week) (HS 490210) totaled $48K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Newspapers, Journals & Periodicals (Published at Least 4 Times a Week) imports of $48K in April 2026 ran 90% below the year-to-date monthly average of $492K.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $22K | $77K | +$55K |
| CHINA | -- | $20K | +$20K |
| TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS | -- | $14K | +$14K |
| FRANCE | $10K | -- | -$10K |
| JAPAN | $8K | -- | -$8K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4902100000 | NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS, PERIODICALS, 4 TIMES A WEEK | $48K | 10.00% | $2K |
NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS, PERIODICALS, 4 TIMES A WEEK
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4902100000 | NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS, PERIODICALS, 4 TIMES A WEEK | $120K |
NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS, PERIODICALS, 4 TIMES A WEEK
64.8K 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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | -- | $60K | +$60K |
| New Jersey | -- | $25K | +$25K |
| Washington | $5K | $16K | +$12K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW VALUE | -- | $60K | +$60K |
| BLAINE, WA | $22K | $16K | -$5K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $20K | +$20K |