HS Code 490290: Newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing less frequently than four times a week
What is HS Code 490290
HS Code 490290 covers Newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing less frequently than four times a week. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section X — Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof · Chapter 49 — Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans · Heading 4902 — Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.
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What does HS Code 490290 Newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing less frequently than four times a week Cover?
What HS Codes for Printed Matter Do Not Cover
Chapter 49 covers printed books, newspapers, pictures, manuscripts, maps, and other printed matter. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:
Blank paper and paperboard
Chapter 48
Collector / antique stamps
heading 9704
Recorded media (CDs, USB drives with content)
Chapter 85
Printed self-adhesive labels for industrial use
may shift to heading 4821 or Chapter 48
This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.
