Customs tariff code 49: PRINTED BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PICTURES AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF THE PRINTING INDUSTRY…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 49 covers PRINTED BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PICTURES AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF THE PRINTING INDUSTRY; MANUSCRIPTS, TYPESCRIPTS AND PLANS. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
49 is a chapter in the EU customs tariff. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 49
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United States | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
1. Zu Kapitel 49 gehören nicht: a) fotografische Negative und Positive auf durchsichtigem Träger (Kapitel 37) (RV E4901A00); b) Reliefkarten, -pläne und -globen, auch bedruckt (Position 9023) (RV E4901B00); c) Spielkarten und andere Waren des Kapitels 95 (RV E4901C00); d) Originalstiche, -schnitte und -steindrucke (Position 9702), Briefmarken, Stempelmarken, Steuerzeichen, Ersttagsbriefe, Ganzsachen und dergleichen der Position 9704 sowie Antiquitäten, mehr als 100 Jahre alt, und andere Waren des Kapitels 97 (RV E4901D00). 2. Als „gedruckt" im Sinne des Kapitels 49 gelten auch Erzeugnisse, die mit einem Vervielfältigungsapparat, in einem computergesteuerten Verfahren, maschinenschriftlich oder durch Gaufrieren, Fotografieren, Fotokopieren oder Thermokopieren hergestellt worden sind (RV E4902000). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
- 4901Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
- 4902Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
- 4903Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
- 4904Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
- 4905Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
- 4906Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing
- 4907Unused 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
- 4908Transfers (decalcomanias)
- 4909Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
- 4910Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
- 4911Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 49 cover?
Code 49 covers PRINTED BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PICTURES AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF THE PRINTING INDUSTRY; MANUSCRIPTS, TYPESCRIPTS AND PLANS. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 49?
The third-country duty rate for 49 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
How many digits does 49 have?
49 has two digits and identifies a Harmonised System chapter. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Is there binding tariff information for 49?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 49. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 49 change?
49 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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