HS Heading 4902
Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
2 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 49 (Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts and plans). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49021000 | Newspapers, Journals And Periodicals, Appearing At Least 4 Times A Week | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 | 14.88% |
| 49029000 | Newspapers, Journals And Periodicals, Appearing < Four Times A Week | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 | 14.88% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 19,361,985 (8,899 kg) under this heading, across 2 of its 2 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 | 2,035 kg | BDT 3,857,557 |
| January 2026 | 2 | 1,159 kg | BDT 3,233,692 |
| February 2026 | 2 | 2,362 kg | BDT 2,371,999 |
| March 2026 | 2 | 627 kg | BDT 4,657,405 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 1,398 kg | BDT 2,934,398 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 1,318 kg | BDT 2,306,934 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
Bonded imports. A further BDT 4,471 (0 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 0.0% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.