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HS code for periodicals
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “periodicals” 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.
The UK Global Tariff divides 4902 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 4902 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 4902 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Brazil Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Argentina Free Third-country duty 26 tariff lines 
Peru Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
GCC Free Third-country duty 17 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for periodicals?
Periodicals are classified under 4902 (Newspapers, journals and periodicals) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.