Freight Class & Shipping Codes

NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS, PERIODICALS, 4 TIMES A WEEK

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When shipping newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing at least four times a week via small package couriers such as UPS or Canpar Express, or LTL providers, be sure to specify any necessary special handling.

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HS: #490210

Harmonized System

The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.

The HS number for newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing at least four times a week is #490210.

Schedule B: #4902100000

U.S. Export Commodity Classifications

United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.

The Schedule-B number for “NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS, PERIODICALS, 4 TIMES A WEEK” is #4902100000 based on the classification below.

CodeDescription
Section X Pulp of Wood or of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material, Recovered (Waste and Scrap) Paper or Paperboard, Paper and Paperboard Articles Thereof
Chapter 49 Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures and Other Products of the Printing Industry; Manuscripts, Typescripts and Plans
Heading 02 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material.
Sub-Heading 10 Appearing at least four times a week
Statistical Classification 0000 NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS, PERIODICALS, 4 TIMES A WEEK

NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #490210), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “0000”) to it.

HTS: #4902.10.00.00

Harmonized Tariff Schedule

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.

HTS #4902.10.00.00
Category:Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material:
2nd Level:Appearing at least four times a week
3rd Level:(not applicable)
Description:Appearing at least four times a week
Unit of Quantity:kg
General Rate of Duty:Free
Special Rate of Duty:
Column 2 Rate of Duty:Free
Quota Quantity:
Additional Duties:

HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 4902.10.00.00 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov

NMFC®

National Motor Freight Classification® (US)

For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).

Our Quick Quote tool estimates freight class based on size and weight entered and displays a list of carriers, services and rates for pallets of LTL Freight or delivery of parcels, (envelopes, boxes, shipping tubes, etc).

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Dimensions

Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).

Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.

In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:

CLASSWEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOTEXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense)
50Greater than 50lbsNuts, bolts, steel
5535 – 50 LBBricks, cement
6030 – 35 LBCeramic tiles, auto accessories
6522.5 – 30 LBBooks, bottled liquor
7015 – 22.5 LBFood items, boxed paper
77.513.5 – 15 LBTires, snowplows, bath fixtures
8512 – 13.5 LBPharmaceuticals, wood furniture
92.510.5 – 12 LBComputers, refrigerators
1009 – 10.5 LBCookware, letal, wine cases, rugs
1108 – 9 LBFramed artwork, pneumatic tires
1257 – 8 LBSmall household appliances
1506 – 7 LBRefrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases
1755 – 6 LBClothing, couches, stuffed furniture
2004 – 5 LBAluminum parts, box springs
2503 – 4 LBPlasma TVs, upholstered furniture
3002 – 3 LBModel cars, assembled chairs, tables
4001 – 2 LBLight fixtures, deer antlers
500<1 lb.Ping pong balls, gold dust

For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.

END USE: #40110

Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau

End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.

End Use Classification (Expanded)
CodeHeading
4Consumer goods
40Nondurables, manufactured-except rugs
401Other consumer nondurables
40110Books, printed matter

The End Use code for Books, printed matter is #40110.

END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.

SITC: #89221

Standard International Trade Classification

SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.

SITC Classification (Expanded)
8MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
89MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES, N.E.S.
892
8922
89221NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS, WHETHER OR NOT ILLUSTRATED OR CONTAINING ADVERTISING MATERIAL, APPEARING AT LEAST FOUR TIMES A WEEK

The SITC Classification for “NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS, WHETHER OR NOT ILLUSTRATED OR CONTAINING ADVERTISING MATERIAL, APPEARING AT LEAST FOUR TIMES A WEEK” is #89221.

NAICS: #323111

North American Industry Classification System

NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.

NAICS Classification (Expanded)
32
323Printing and Related Support Activities
3231Printing and Related Support Activities
32311Printing
323111Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)

The coding NAICS #323111 indicates this is a product of the Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) industry.