GCC Common Customs Tariff
GCC Common Customs Tariff, chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
- 124Tariff lines
- 0%–5%Rate
Chapter 49 has 124 lines in the GCC Common Customs Tariff, spread over 11 headings.
Rates run from 0% to 5%, averaging 1.8%; 79 lines are duty-free.
The most detailed heading is 4901 (printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter) with 32 lines.
The most common rate is zero, on 79 lines.
The highest is 5% on 4904.00.00.00.00 (music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated.).
4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
- 4901.10.10.00.00Serially numbered cards containing questions, answers, general or educational informations, in single sheets, whether or not folded.
- 4901.10.90.00.00Leaflets & similar printed matter, in single sheets, whether or not folded, n.e.s.
- 4901.91.00.00.01Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Translation and Languages Dictionaries
- 4901.91.00.00.02Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Medical Dictionaries
- 4901.91.00.00.03Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Scientific Encyclopedias
- 4901.91.00.00.04Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Literary Encyclopedias
- 4901.91.00.00.05Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Medical Encyclopedias
- 4901.91.00.00.06Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Poetry Encyclopedias
- 4901.91.00.00.07Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Poetry Encyclopedias
- 4901.91.00.00.08Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Free Encyclopedias (Wikipedia)
- 4901.91.00.00.09Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Encyclopedias for records achieved
- 4901.91.00.00.10Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Dictionaries of Linguistics
- 4901.91.00.00.11Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Dictionaries of Literary
- 4901.91.00.00.12Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Dictionaries of Psychology
- 4901.91.00.00.14Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Dictionaries of Electronics
- 4901.91.00.00.15Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Phone Directories
- 4901.91.00.00.16Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Commercial Phone Directories
- 4901.91.00.99.99Dictionaries & encyclopaedias, & serial instalments thereof. - Other dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof
- 4901.99.11.00.01Holy Quran - Holey Quran
- 4901.99.11.00.02Holy Quran - Holey Quran marginalized with interpreting
- 4901.99.11.00.03Holy Quran - Books and booklets, letters of interpreting Quran chapters
- 4901.99.11.99.99Holy Quran - Other
- 4901.99.19.00.00Other Scientific, technical, literary, religious or government books, booklets and pamphlets, designed for reading of any kind, printed.
- 4901.99.20.00.00Books, booklets & pamphlets, in Braille or shorthand.
- 4901.99.30.00.00Schools & collegiate books.
- 4901.99.40.00.01Museums & public libraries indexes. - Museography
- 4901.99.40.00.02Museums & public libraries indexes. - Public Litraries Indexes
- 4901.99.40.00.03Museums & public libraries indexes. - Writings Indexes
- 4901.99.40.00.04Museums & public libraries indexes. - Annual Yearbook
- 4901.99.50.00.00Children's picture books means books for children's in which the pictures DOES NOT form the principal interest.
- 4901.99.60.00.00Newspapers, journals & periodical bound otherwise then in paper, & sets of newspapers, journals or periodicals comprising more than one number under a single cover whether or not containing advertising materials.
- 4901.99.90.00.00Printed books, brochures & similar printed matter, n.e.s.
4902 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
- 4902.10.10.00.01Newspapers, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing at least four times a week. - Local Newspapers
- 4902.10.10.00.02Newspapers, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing at least four times a week. - Arab Newspapers
- 4902.10.10.00.03Newspapers, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing at least four times a week. - World Newspapers
- 4902.10.20.00.01Magazines, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing at least four times a week. - Local newspapers
- 4902.10.20.00.02Magazines, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing at least four times a week. - Arabic Magazines
- 4902.10.20.00.03Magazines, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing at least four times a week. - Global magazines
- 4902.10.90.00.00Journals & periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing at least four times a week.
- 4902.90.10.00.01Newspapers, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, other than those of heading 4902.10. - Local newspapers
- 4902.90.10.00.02Newspapers, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, other than those of heading 4902.10. - Arab newspapers
- 4902.90.10.00.03Newspapers, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, other than those of heading 4902.10. - Global newspapers
- 4902.90.20.00.01Magazines, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, other than those of heading 4902.10. - Local magazines
- 4902.90.20.00.02Magazines, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, other than those of heading 4902.10. - Arabic Magazines
- 4902.90.20.00.03Magazines, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, other than those of heading 4902.10. - Global magazines
- 4902.90.30.00.01Periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, other than those of heading 4902.10. - Local periodicals
- 4902.90.30.00.02Periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, other than those of heading 4902.10. - Arabic periodicals
- 4902.90.30.00.03Periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, other than those of heading 4902.10. - Global periodicals
- 4902.90.90.00.00Journals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, other than those of heading 4902.10.
4903 Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
- 4903.00.10.00.00Drawing & painting books for childrens.
- 4903.00.20.00.00Picture bound pages for childrens.
- 4903.00.90.00.01Children's picture & pictured books. - Alphabet booklets
- 4903.00.90.00.02Children's picture & pictured books. - Numerals booklets
- 4903.00.90.00.03Children's picture & pictured books. - training books for the Children
- 4903.00.90.00.04Children's picture & pictured books. - Illustrative kindergarten training books
- 4903.00.90.00.05Children's picture & pictured books. - Illustrative books for children such as Captain Majid and Superman ... etc
4904 Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
4905 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
- 4905.20.00.00.00Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed in book form.
- 4905.90.10.00.00Globes.
- 4905.90.90.00.00Other maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, excluding printed.
4906 Plans 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
- 4906.00.00.00.01Plans & drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper & carbon copies of the foregoing. - Hand-drawn geometric designs and drawings for similar hand-painted original purposes; handwritten texts; photocopied copies on carbon or sensitized paper for the above items.
- 4906.00.00.00.02Plans & drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper & carbon copies of the foregoing. - Hand-drawn geometric designs and drawings or similar hand-drawn originals; handwritten texts; photographic copies on sensitized or carbonated papers of the foregoing articles.
- 4906.00.00.00.03Plans & drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper & carbon copies of the foregoing. - Hand-drawn designs and drawings for industry or for similar hand-drawn originals; handwritten texts; photocopied copies on carbon or sensitized paper of the foregoing articles.
- 4906.00.00.00.04Plans & drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper & carbon copies of the foregoing. - Hand-drawn designs and drawings for trade or for similar original hand-drawn purposes; handwritten texts; photocopied copies on carbon or sensitized paper of the foregoing articles.
- 4906.00.00.00.05Plans & drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper & carbon copies of the foregoing. - Hand-drawn geometric designs and drawings for space or for similar original hand-drawn purposes; handwritten texts; photocopied copies on carbon or sensitized paper for the above-mentioned items.
- 4906.00.00.99.99Plans & drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper & carbon copies of the foregoing. - other
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
- 4907.00.11.00.00Unused postage stamps, of current or new issue in the country to which they have, or will have, a recognised face value.
- 4907.00.12.00.00Unused revenue stamps, of current or new issue in the country to which they have, or will have, a recognised face value.
- 4907.00.19.00.00Unused postage, of current or new issue in the country to which they have, or will have, a recognised face value, excluding postage stamps & revenue stamps.
- 4907.00.20.00.01Papers, cards or envelopes impressed with stamps. - Paper cards marked with an unmixed nature
- 4907.00.20.00.02Papers, cards or envelopes impressed with stamps. - Envelopes marked with an unmixed nature
- 4907.00.31.00.00Banknotes in circulation
- 4907.00.32.00.00Banknotes not yet in legal circulation.
- 4907.00.40.00.00Travelers cheques
- 4907.00.50.00.00Negotiable ratified cheques.
- 4907.00.60.00.01Stocks, shares, bond certificates & the like, numbered & signed. - Shares of value, numbered
- 4907.00.60.00.02Stocks, shares, bond certificates & the like, numbered & signed. - Shares of value, signed
- 4907.00.60.00.03Stocks, shares, bond certificates & the like, numbered & signed. - Bonds of value, numbered
- 4907.00.60.00.04Stocks, shares, bond certificates & the like, numbered & signed. - Bonds of value, signed
- 4907.00.60.00.05Stocks, shares, bond certificates & the like, numbered & signed. - Instruments of value, numbered
- 4907.00.60.00.06Stocks, shares, bond certificates & the like, numbered & signed. - Instruments of value, signed
- 4907.00.70.00.01Stocks, shares, bond certificates & the like intended for use. - shares in form of prints intended for use
- 4907.00.70.00.02Stocks, shares, bond certificates & the like intended for use. - Bonds in form of prints intended for use
- 4907.00.70.00.03Stocks, shares, bond certificates & the like intended for use. - Instruments in form of prints intended for use
- 4907.00.80.00.00Chequebooks.
- 4907.00.90.00.00Unused stamps of current or new issue in the country to which they have, or will have, a recognised face value, n.e.s.
4908 Transfers (decalcomanias)
- 4908.10.00.00.00Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable.
- 4908.90.00.00.01Transfers (decalcomanias), excluding vitrifiable transfers. - Stamping paper with drawings and decorations for paper and cardboard
- 4908.90.00.00.02Transfers (decalcomanias), excluding vitrifiable transfers. - Stamping paper with drawings and decorations for ceramics
- 4908.90.00.00.03Transfers (decalcomanias), excluding vitrifiable transfers. - Stamping paper with drawings and decorations for the glass
- 4908.90.00.00.04Transfers (decalcomanias), excluding vitrifiable transfers. - Stamping paper with drawings and decorations for wwod
- 4908.90.00.00.05Transfers (decalcomanias), excluding vitrifiable transfers. - Stamping paper with drawings and decorations for metals
- 4908.90.00.00.06Transfers (decalcomanias), excluding vitrifiable transfers. - Stamping paper with drawings and decorations for concrete
- 4908.90.00.00.07Transfers (decalcomanias), excluding vitrifiable transfers. - Stamping paper with drawings and decorations for faience
- 4908.90.00.99.99Transfers (decalcomanias), excluding vitrifiable transfers. - Other
4909 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
- 4909.00.10.00.00Printed or illustrated postcards.
- 4909.00.20.00.01Printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings. - Greetings cards for weddings
- 4909.00.20.00.02Printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings. - Greetings cards for feasts
- 4909.00.20.00.03Printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings. - Printed cards for personal greetings
- 4909.00.20.00.04Printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings. - Greeting cards with electric circuit
4910 Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
- 4910.00.00.00.01Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Official government calendars
- 4910.00.00.00.02Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Um Al Qura calendars (for government departments)
- 4910.00.00.00.03Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Country Calendar (Regional Calendars)
- 4910.00.00.00.04Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Organizations calendars.
- 4910.00.00.00.05Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Business companies' calendars.
- 4910.00.00.00.06Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Industrial companies' calendars.
- 4910.00.00.00.08Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Desk calendars on a paper stand.
- 4910.00.00.00.09Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Desk calendars on wooden stand.
- 4910.00.00.00.10Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Desk calendars on a zinc stand.
- 4910.00.00.00.11Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Desk calendars on leather stand.
- 4910.00.00.00.12Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Desk calendars on metal holder.
- 4910.00.00.00.13Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Secret Garden Desk Calendar
- 4910.00.00.00.14Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Banks calendars
- 4910.00.00.99.99Calendars of any kind, printed, including calender blocks. - Other
4911 Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs
- 4911.10.10.00.00Printed matter for pulicity & advertisiment.
- 4911.10.90.00.00Commercial catalogues & the like.
- 4911.91.10.00.00Photographs of tourist scenes & the like.
- 4911.91.90.00.00Printed pictures, designs & photographs.
- 4911.99.10.00.01Printed calendar backs with or without illustrations. - Printed stands for calendars without pictures
- 4911.99.10.00.02Printed calendar backs with or without illustrations. - Printed stands for calendars, " if" with pictures
- 4911.99.20.00.01Educational charts for anatomy, botany & zoology. - Teaching boards for Anatomy and Botany
- 4911.99.20.00.02Educational charts for anatomy, botany & zoology. - Teaching boards for Anatomy and Zoology
- 4911.99.30.00.00Tickets for admission to places of entertainment & for travel by public or private transport & other similar tickets, n.e.s.
- 4911.99.90.00.00Other printed matter, n.e.s.