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HS 4902 — Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material

HS heading 4902 (Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material) spans 2 products in U.S. import records, with 14,814 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported are Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, other and Appearing at least four times a week.

Part of Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures; manuscripts, typescripts and plans

Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/heading/4902

Products under this heading

HSProductShipments
490290Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, other7,712
490210Appearing at least four times a week7,102

Frequently asked questions about HS 4902

What is HS code 4902?

HS 4902 covers newspapers, journals and periodicals. It is a 4-digit heading in chapter 49 (Printed books, newspapers, pictures; manuscripts, typescripts and plans) of the Harmonized System, with 2 six-digit subheadings that appear in U.S. import records.

How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS 4902?

ImportDoor has 14,814 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under HS heading 4902, updated monthly.

What is the most imported product under HS 4902?

Newspapers, journals and periodicals (HS 490290) leads with 7,712 shipments, followed by Appearing at least four times a week (HS 490210).

HS Code 4902: Newspapers, journals and periodicals | US Import Data