HS chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
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Key facts
- Chapter
- 49
- Description
- Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
- Headings
- 11
- Subheadings
- 18
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS chapter 49 covers printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans. It has 11 headings, 49.01 to 49.11, and 18 six-digit subheadings in HS2022. National tariff lines under chapter 49 are live on border.bot for the United States (50 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this chapter covers
HS chapter 49 covers printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans.
It has 11 headings, 49.01 to 49.11, and 18 six-digit subheadings in HS2022.
49.01 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
49.03 Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
- 4903.00Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
49.04 Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
- 4904.00Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
49.06 Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing
- 4906.00Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing
49.07 Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title
- 4907.00Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title
49.09 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
- 4909.00Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
49.10 Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
- 4910.00Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
What it doesn’t cover
Chapter 48, before it, covers paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard; chapter 50, after it, covers silk.
How it is structured
Chapter 49 is the first level of the Harmonized System. Its headings add two digits to the chapter number (49.01), and each heading's subheadings add two more.
In other countries
National tariff lines under chapter 49 are live on border.bot for the United States (50 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States50 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS chapter 49 cover?
HS chapter 49 covers printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans.
How many headings and subheadings are in HS chapter 49?
HS chapter 49 has 11 headings and 18 six-digit subheadings in HS2022.
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines in HS chapter 49?
National tariff lines under chapter 49 are live on border.bot for the United States (50 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has 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.