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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of newspapers, journals & periodicals (published less than four times a week) (SITC 89229) totaled $9.4M in April 2026, traded with 37 countries.
Importers of Newspapers, Journals & Periodicals (Published Less Than Four 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 monthly periodicals — including trade journals, consumer magazines, and community newspapers — fall under this heading when their publication frequency is less than four times per week. The frequency cutoff is the sole structural distinction from the daily-periodical heading, making it essential for importers to document publication schedules accurately. Specialty trade publications and academic journals are common imports in this category, often sourced from European and UK publishers for professional and institutional subscribers.
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Yes — subject matter and specialization do not affect classification. Any journal or periodical appearing less than four times per week, regardless of academic or technical content, falls under this heading rather than the daily-periodical heading.
The publication's masthead, ISSN registration, publisher's subscription schedule, or a letter from the publisher confirming the issue frequency are all useful supporting documents. Accurate frequency documentation is especially important for periodicals near the four-times-per-week threshold.
| 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 |
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