European Union tariff line 4901 91 00 00: Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 4901 91 00 00
- Covers
- Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof
- Duty (MFN)
- 0%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (2 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties
- None recorded
- Restrictions
- None recorded
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union
- VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff
- European Union
- HS subheading
- 4901.91
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 4901 91 00 00 covers dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof. The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%. It falls under HS subheading 4901.91 in heading 49.01 (chapter 49).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 4901 91 00 00 covers dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof.
Its legal text is “Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof”, read under “Other”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 4901.91 in heading 49.01 (chapter 49). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- Chapter 49
- Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
- Heading 49.01
- Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
- Subheading 4901.91
- Other
- Line 4901 91 00 00
- Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%.
The rate is published on 4900 00 00 00.
Duty-free entry applies to goods from the United Kingdom and the United States.
| Preferential rate | Programme or origin |
|---|---|
| 0% | United Kingdom (GB) |
| 0% | United States (US) |
Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union
The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
In other countries
National tariff lines under 4901.91 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States2 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 4901 91 00 00 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 4901 91 00 00 covers dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 4901 91 00 00 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%. The rate is published on 4900 00 00 00.
Which preferential rates apply to 4901 91 00 00?
Duty-free entry applies to goods from the United Kingdom and the United States.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.