4901.99.00.20 - Bound newspapers, journals and periodicals provided for in Legal Note 3 to this chapter 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS subcategory, 4901.99.00.20, specifically covers bound newspapers, journals, and periodicals that meet the criteria outlined in Legal Note 3 to Chapter 49. These are published serial publications intended for regular distribution, containing a variety of content such as news, articles, and advertisements, and are bound in a manner that distinguishes them from single-sheet publications. The "bound" aspect is key, implying a more permanent assembly than simply stapled or folded sheets.
Unlike sibling categories such as textbooks (4901.99.00.10), which are primarily educational in nature, or directories (4901.99.00.30), which are designed for listing information, this category focuses on the serial publication format of periodicals. The "Other" designation within this level implies that if a bound newspaper, journal, or periodical does not fit into more specific subcategories (which are absent at this node), it will be classified here, provided it adheres to Legal Note 3.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within 4901.99.00.20 is determined by the publication's serial nature, its bound format, and its general content fitting the description of a newspaper, journal, or periodical, alongside the explicit reference to Legal Note 3 for any specific definitional requirements not otherwise detailed.