HS code chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
Headings and subheadings of chapter 49 in HS 2022 (section X). Search by product name in the HS code lookup if you do not know the chapter.
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Common products in this chapter
4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
- 4901.10 Printed matter; in single sheets, whether or not folded
- 4901.91 Printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof
- 4901.99 Printed matter; books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91
4902 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
- 4902.10 Newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing at least four times a week
- 4902.90 Newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing less frequently than four times a week
4903 Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
- 4903.00 Printed matter; children's picture, drawing or colouring books
4904 Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
- 4904.00 Music; printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
4905 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
- 4905.20 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts; printed in book form, including atlases, topographical plans and similar
- 4905.90 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts; (printed other than in book form), including wall maps, topographical plans and similar
4906 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
- 4906.00 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
4907 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
- 4907.00 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
4908 Transfers (decalcomanias)
- 4908.10 Printed matter; transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable
- 4908.90 Printed matter; transfers (decalcomanias), other than vitrifiable
4909 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
- 4909.00 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
4910 Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
- 4910.00 Calendars; printed, of any kind, including calendar blocks
4911 Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs
- 4911.10 Printed matter; trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like
- 4911.91 Printed matter; pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10
- 4911.99 Printed matter; n.e.c. in heading no. 4911
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Source: HS 2022 nomenclature, 6-digit level (UN Comtrade). Descriptions are in English, as in the official nomenclature. Digits after the 6th differ by country. National tariffs add 2–4 more digits and set the duty rates: confirm the full code in the destination country's tariff.
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Find the heading (4 digits) that describes your product, then the subheading (6 digits). The chapter and section notes of the HS can include or exclude products, so read them in the official tariff of the destination before you decide. The first 6 digits are the same in every country that uses HS 2022; the national tariff adds more digits and sets the duty.
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