HTS Chapter 49 tariff rates (headings 4901–4911), 2026
Chapter 49 has 29 tariff lines across 11 headings. 29 (100%) enter duty-free at the general (MFN) rate, and 23 are on a Section 301 list, so products of China pay an extra duty on top.
29 tariff lines, USITC 2026HTSRev19. Specific or compound = a rate per unit (e.g. ¢/kg), not a percentage.
Section 301 China lists in chapter 49
| List | Duty for products of China | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| List 4A | Base rate + 7.5% | 23 |
| List 4B | Base rate + 15% (suspended, not collected) | 5 |
Highest general duty rates in chapter 49
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Section 301 |
|---|---|---|---|
4901.10.00 | In single sheets, whether or not folded | Free | List 4A (+7.5%) |
4901.91.00 | Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof | Free | List 4A (+7.5%) |
4901.99.00 | Other | Free | none |
4902.10.00.00 | Appearing at least four times a week | Free | List 4A (+7.5%) |
4902.90.10.00 | Newspaper supplements printed by a gravure process | Free | List 4A (+7.5%) |
4902.90.20 | Other | Free | List 4A (+7.5%) |
All headings in chapter 49
| Heading | Description | Lines | Duty-free | Top rate | On 301 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets: | 3 | 3 | 0% | 2 |
4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material: | 3 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
4903 | Children's picture, drawing or coloring books | 1 | 1 | 0% | 0 |
4904 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated | 1 | 1 | 0% | 1 |
4905 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed: | 3 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
4906 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitized paper and carbon copies of the foregoing | 1 | 1 | 0% | 1 |
4907 | Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; check forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title | 1 | 1 | 0% | 1 |
4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias): | 2 | 2 | 0% | 2 |
4909 | Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: | 2 | 2 | 0% | 1 |
4910 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks: | 3 | 3 | 0% | 2 |
4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs: | 9 | 9 | 0% | 7 |
General rates apply to most countries; free-trade partners can qualify for the special rate, and Column 2 applies to a few countries. Other duties (Section 232, antidumping/countervailing, other Chapter 99 measures) can also apply. Always confirm a classification with CBP or a licensed customs broker.
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