HS Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
All 18 six-digit HS codes in this chapter, under 11 headings, with the official descriptions.
| HS code | Official description |
|---|---|
| 49.01 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. |
| 4901.10 | In single sheets, whether or not folded |
| 4901.91 | Dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereofOther |
| 4901.99 | OtherOther |
| 49.02 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material. |
| 4902.10 | Appearing at least four times a week Note: The General Tariff rate that applies to goods of this tariff item is the Most-Favoured-Nation rate. |
| 4902.90 | Other |
| 49.03 | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books. |
| 4903.00 | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books. |
| 49.04 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated. |
| 4904.00 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated. |
| 49.05 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed. |
| 4905.20 | In book form |
| 4905.90 | Other |
| 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 sensitized paper and carbon copies of the foregoing. |
| 4906.00 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitized 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 recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title. |
| 4907.00 | Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title. |
| 49.08 | Transfers (decalcomanias). |
| 4908.10 | Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable |
| 4908.90 | Other |
| 49.09 | Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings. |
| 4909.00 | Printed 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. |
| 4910.00 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks. |
| 49.11 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs. |
| 4911.10 | Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like |
| 4911.91 | Pictures, designs and photographsOther |
| 4911.99 | OtherOther |
Official descriptions: CBSA Customs Tariff, 2026 (version 2). These are six-digit HS subheadings, shared by Canada, the United States and Mexico. Import entries need the full ten-digit code for the importing country: check the CBSA Customs Tariff for Canada or the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and confirm the classification with your customs broker.