Rural Weekly Herald from China
The Rural Weekly Herald is a community newspaper printed and distributed once a week, covering farming news, local events, and classifieds in rural areas. Classified under HTS 4902.90.2020 for newspapers appearing less than four times per week.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide circulation data and masthead proving weekly frequency to avoid reclassification
• Label shipments clearly as 'unbound newspapers, 1x/week' to prevent confusion with journals
• Check for advertising dominance; over 50% ads may trigger 4911 per chapter notes