The Economist Weekly Editions Shipping Bundle

Tied bundles of The Economist weekly issues prepared for overseas shipment, featuring in-depth global news, business analysis, and commentary. Classified under HTS 4902.90.20.60 as other unbound periodicals with single issues tied for shipping purposes only. The temporary binding does not alter its journal status.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4901.99.00Same rate: 17.5%

If multiple issues under single cover

Chapter Note 3 specifies sets of periodicals under one cover classify in 4901, not as separate issues.

4911.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If trade catalogs or promotional literature

Note 5 moves advertising-devoted publications like tourist pamphlets to 4911.

4903.00.00.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If children's picture, drawing, or coloring books

Heading 4903 is for children's books where pictures are principal; general periodicals stay in 4902.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document the temporary nature of ties with photos or affidavits to distinguish from bound sets in 4901

Ensure content is not primarily advertising to stay in Chapter 49 headings 4901-4903 vs. 4911

For high-value shipments, comply with monetary reporting if including any currency, per US note

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