Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
6-digit subheadings (3)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Covered items classified under 4901
- 4901.99Religious Texts— country-by-country customs rules
Chapter 49 classification notes
Chapter 49 typically duty-free under MFN treatment globally (UNESCO Florence Agreement on importation of educational materials). Religious / political materials may be subject to content review at destination.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Postcards / greeting cards (4909) vs. printed pictures (4911); academic journals (4902) vs. textbooks (4901).
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 49
- 4902 — Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or co…
- 4903 — Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
- 4904 — Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
- 4905 — Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlase…
- 4906 — Plans and drawings; for architectural, engineering, industrial, commer…
- 4907 — Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in t…
- 4908 — Transfers (decalcomanias)
- 4909 — Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greet…
- 4910 — Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
- 4911 — Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs