HTS chapter · section X
Chapter 49
Pulp, paper and paperboard
Chapter 49 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule sits in section X (pulp, paper and paperboard). It has 11 headings and 29 eight-digit tariff lines.
Every one of its 29 tariff lines is duty-free at the general rate, so classification within the chapter affects statistics and Chapter 99 measures rather than the base duty.
The most finely divided heading is 4911 (other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs), with 9 lines; fine division usually means the rates or the trade statistics differ enough to be worth separating.
Headings
| Heading | Description | Lines | Free | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets | 3 | 3 | duty-free |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material | 3 | 3 | duty-free |
| 4903 | Children's picture, drawing or coloring books | 1 | 1 | duty-free |
| 4904 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated | 1 | 1 | duty-free |
| 4905 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed | 3 | 3 | duty-free |
| 4906 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts;… | 1 | 1 | duty-free |
| 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… | 1 | 1 | duty-free |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | 2 | 2 | duty-free |
| 4909 | Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or… | 2 | 2 | duty-free |
| 4910 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | 3 | 3 | duty-free |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | 9 | 9 | duty-free |