Import duty / Chapter 49
11 headings and 18 tariff lines in section X; 12 lines clear duty-free under USMCA for North American origin goods. Each heading lists its lines with the published US and Canadian rates, verified October 2026.
Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
3 lines · 3 USMCA-free
Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
2 lines · 1 USMCA-free
Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
1 line · 1 USMCA-free
Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
1 line · 1 USMCA-free
Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
2 lines · 1 USMCA-free
Plans and drawings; for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photo- graphic reproductions; their carbon copies
1 line · 1 USMCA-free
Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title
1 line · 1 USMCA-free
Transfers (decalcomanias)
2 lines · 2 USMCA-free
Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
1 line · 0 USMCA-free
Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
1 line · 0 USMCA-free
Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs
3 lines · 1 USMCA-free
This page is a free reference for shippers, not a customs ruling. Final classification and duty are determined by the licensed customs broker at entry, and government amounts are always billed at actual. Rates change with each tariff edition and trade action.
