# HS chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans > 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). Source: https://border.bot/hs-codes/49 Last updated: 11 October 2026 [HS codes](https://border.bot/hs-codes) / [Chapter 49](https://border.bot/hs-codes/49) ## 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 ## 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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/4901) Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets - [4901.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490110) In single sheets, whether or not folded - [4901.91](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490191) Other: Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof - [4901.99](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490199) Other: Other ### [49.02](https://border.bot/hs-codes/4902) Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material - [4902.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490210) Appearing at least four times a week - [4902.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490290) Other ### [49.03](https://border.bot/hs-codes/4903) Children's picture, drawing or colouring books - [4903.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490300) Children's picture, drawing or colouring books ### [49.04](https://border.bot/hs-codes/4904) Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated - [4904.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490400) Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated ### [49.05](https://border.bot/hs-codes/4905) Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed - [4905.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490520) In book form - [4905.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490590) Other ### [49.06](https://border.bot/hs-codes/4906) 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 - [4906.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490600) 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 ### [49.07](https://border.bot/hs-codes/4907) 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 - [4907.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490700) 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 ### [49.08](https://border.bot/hs-codes/4908) Transfers (decalcomanias) - [4908.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490810) Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable - [4908.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490890) Other ### [49.09](https://border.bot/hs-codes/4909) Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings - [4909.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/490900) Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings ### [49.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/4910) Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks - [4910.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/491000) Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks ### [49.11](https://border.bot/hs-codes/4911) Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs - [4911.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/491110) Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like - [4911.91](https://border.bot/hs-codes/491191) Other: Pictures, designs and photographs - [4911.99](https://border.bot/hs-codes/491199) Other: Other ## 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 States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/49): 50 lines, used by 1 other country - Previous chapter: [48](https://border.bot/hs-codes/48) Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard - Next chapter: [50](https://border.bot/hs-codes/50) Silk ## 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. Machine-readable: https://border.bot/hs-codes/49.json