HS code for printed books

The HS code for printed books is 49 — Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscri….

Matching HS codes

HS codeDescriptionClassification path
49Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plansPrinted books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, types…
4901Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets:Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, types…
490110Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets:Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, types…
490191Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets:Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, types…
490199Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets:Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, types…
These are the Harmonized System headings whose official description matches “printed books”. Open any code for its cross-system equivalents, EU duty and the regulations it triggers, or resolve a product live on the interactive lookup. Guidance based on the official HS description — not legal advice; confirm the full national code with your customs authority.