HS code 490290: Newspapers
- Covers:
- Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 490210 (Appearing at least four times a week).
- Listed US duty:
- 0% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material : Other
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What 490290 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material › Other.
This is the “other” line of heading 4902 (newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 490210 Appearing at least four times a week
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 4902 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
0%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 490290
EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 490290 →
Common questions
- What is HS code 490290?
- Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material : Other
- What duty rates apply to 490290?
- Listed duty rates range from 0% across 1 country rate.
Go beyond the code
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