4902.90 - Other:

This HTS classification, 4902.90, encompasses "other" newspapers, journals, and periodicals that do not meet the specific criteria of sibling categories. It broadly covers printed publications that are issued regularly and contain news, articles, or advertisements. While the parent category 4902 focuses on newspapers, journals, and periodicals, this particular code serves as a residual category for those publications not explicitly defined elsewhere within the 4902 heading.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 4902.10.00.00, which specifically covers publications appearing at least four times a week. Therefore, 4902.90 would include newspapers, journals, and periodicals issued less frequently than four times per week, such as weekly magazines, monthly journals, or even less frequent special publications, provided they otherwise fit the definition of the broader heading.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification of these "other" publications. The subcategory 4902.90.10.00 is dedicated to newspaper supplements that are printed using a gravure process, indicating a specific printing technique as a distinguishing feature. The remaining publications that do not fall under this specialized subcategory are then classified under 4902.90.20, "Other," ensuring a comprehensive classification for all types of journals, newspapers, and periodicals.