4902.90.20.60 - Other (including single issues tied together for shipping purposes) 🖩
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 classification, 4902.90.20.60, pertains to "Other" newspapers, journals, and periodicals that do not fall into the more specific categories within 4902. This designation is particularly relevant for single issues of publications, or multiple issues bundled together solely for the purpose of shipping or distribution. It captures publications that do not fit the criteria of appearing less than four times per week or being specifically identified as business and professional journals.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 4902.90.20.20 specifically covers newspapers appearing less than four times per week, this subcategory is broader. Furthermore, 4902.90.20.40 is reserved for other business and professional journals and periodicals. Therefore, 4902.90.20.60 is the residual classification for any other printed periodicals, including those not frequently published or not specialized by profession, when presented individually or in shipping bundles.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to detail. Classification within this code relies on the definitive exclusion from the more specific sibling categories. The primary defining characteristic is that the publication is a newspaper, journal, or periodical and does not meet the criteria for other designations under 4902.90.20, with the important inclusion of single issues or bundled shipping units of such publications.