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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of newspapers, journals & periodicals (published at least four times a week) (SITC 89221) totaled $48K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Newspapers, Journals & Periodicals (Published at Least Four Times a Week) imports of $48K in April 2026 ran 90% below the year-to-date monthly average of $492K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHigh-frequency periodicals — those appearing four or more times per week — are the defining product of this heading, capturing daily newspapers and near-daily journals regardless of whether they carry advertising or illustrations. The publication frequency threshold is the operative classification criterion, distinguishing daily and near-daily titles from weekly or monthly publications. Import volumes in this category are closely tied to diaspora readership markets and international news distribution networks, where air-freight speed and customs clearance timing are operationally critical.
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Customs officers typically rely on the masthead, publication schedule stated on the periodical itself, or publisher documentation to confirm frequency. Importers should retain evidence of the publication's regular schedule — such as subscription agreements or publisher affidavits — to support the declared classification.
No — the heading explicitly includes periodicals 'whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material.' The presence of ads, supplements, or inserts does not change the classification, provided the primary character of the product remains a periodical published at the qualifying frequency.
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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