HS Code 4906
Architectural and Industrial Drawings
HS code 4906 covers hand-drawn architectural or industrial plans and original handwritten texts, along with their photographic or carbon copies.
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HS Code 4906 — Architectural and Industrial Drawings
This code is for hand-drawn originals or carbon copies of technical drawings. It specifically covers plans for architectural, engineering, and industrial purposes, as well as handwritten texts that are not mass-printed.
What's included
- Hand-drawn architectural blueprints
- Industrial engineering designs
- Original handwritten manuscripts
- Carbon copies of technical drawings
- Topographical plans (hand-drawn)
What's excluded
- Mass-printed plans → use
4905(If the plans are printed rather than hand-drawn originals or copies.)
Common examples
- Hand-inked house blueprints
- Original handwritten novel manuscript
- Engineering scheme carbon copies
- Architectural site plans drawn by hand
Frequently asked questions
What about CAD drawings?
If they are printed from a computer, they are usually classified as printed matter under 4911. 4906 is essentially for 'manual' originals.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Often subject to export controls if containing sensitive industrial or military engineering data.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: USA, Germany, France
- Top importers: United Kingdom, China, UAE
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Key takeaway
A specific code for non-commercial, technical, or literary 'originals' and their direct manual copies.
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