HS Code 4903
Children's Picture and Colouring Books
HS code 4903 covers children's picture, drawing, or colouring books where the illustrations constitute the main interest and are not merely incidental to the te
HS Code 4903 — Children's Picture and Colouring Books
This code is dedicated to books specifically for children where the primary focus is on pictures, illustrations, or activities like colouring. The text is secondary to the visual content, distinguishing them from standard children's novels.
What's included
- Toddler picture books
- Children's colouring books
- Drawing books for kids
- Illustrated storybooks for infants
What's excluded
- Sticker activity books → use
4911(If the primary utility is the stickers rather than the book.)
Common examples
- Disney character colouring books
- Hard-page infant picture books
- Preschool drawing workbooks
- Unbound sheets for children's colouring
Frequently asked questions
Do educational workbooks fall here?
If they are primarily for writing or drawing with little text, they may. If they are primarily instructional text, they fall under 4901.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Must comply with regional toy safety standards if sold as a toy/book hybrid.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, USA, India
- Top importers: United Kingdom, Australia, Germany
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Key takeaway
Visual content must dominate the text for a book to be classified under this specific children's heading.
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