Chapter 49

Printed Books and Brochures

HS code 4901 covers printed books, brochures, and similar reading material, excluding publications that are primarily for advertising or children's picture book

Newspapers and Periodicals

HS code 4902 covers newspapers, journals, and periodicals that are published at least once a year and issued in a continuous series under a constant title.

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

Printed Music and Manuscripts

HS code 4904 covers printed music and musical manuscripts, whether bound or in single sheets, and regardless of whether they are illustrated.

Maps, Charts and Globes

HS code 4905 covers printed maps, hydrographic charts, atlases, and globes, including wall maps and topographical plans for technical or general use.

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.

Stamps, Banknotes and Security Documents

HS code 4907 covers unused stamps of current issue, banknotes, cheque forms, and stock or bond certificates that possess a recognised face value.

Transfers and Decalcomanias

HS code 4908 covers transfers, also known as decalcomanias, which are used to apply printed designs or patterns onto various surfaces like glass or metal.

Printed Postcards and Greeting Cards

HS code 4909 covers printed or illustrated postcards and greeting cards with personal messages, used by retailers and stationery distributors for global trade.

Printed Calendars and Calendar Blocks

HS code 4910 is for printed calendars of any kind, including wall, desk, and block types, essential for office supply importers and promotional gift companies.

Other Printed Matter and Photographs

HS code 4911 covers miscellaneous printed matter including advertising material, brochures, and photographs, typically used for marketing and industrial documen