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HS code for comics
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “comics” points to heading 4902: newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
In the UK Global Tariff, 4902 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 4902 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 4902 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 60%.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for comics?
Comics are classified under 4902 (Newspapers, journals and periodicals) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.