Subheading · Chapter 49 · Heading 4901
4901.99: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed: other, other
Other printed books
Official description Other
4901.99 is the HS subheading for other printed books, under heading 4901 in chapter 49.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 4901 99 00 00 Other Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 2
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Import requirements 3
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Iraq, Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 748, S.I. 2020/707, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9024
- 9032
- 9025
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- Iran, Libya, North Korea, Russia
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/461, S.I. 2019/411, 2020 No. 1665, S.I. 2019/855
- Documents
- Y966 Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)
- Y920 Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | £206.9m | 29.4% | +15.8% |
 China | £131.6m | 18.7% | +3.2% |
 Germany | £72.7m | 10.3% | +76.5% |
| United Kingdom | £61.4m | 8.7% | -7.7% |
 Italy | £51.4m | 7.3% | +6% |
 Netherlands | £24.5m | 3.5% | +165.8% |
 Canada | £15.4m | 2.2% | +47.2% |
 India | £15m | 2.1% | +2.5% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$229.4kUS$229.4k+US$10.6m+US$80.7m+> US$435.9m
Exports: 218
- China: US$2.1bn
- United Kingdom: US$1.6bn
- United States: US$1.6bn
- Germany: US$1.2bn
- France: US$692.5m
- Poland: US$638.1m
- Italy: US$435.9m
- Spain: US$428.4m
- Czechia: US$304.1m
- Canada: US$297.9m
- Netherlands: US$249m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$213m
- South Korea: US$207.3m
- Mexico: US$202.3m
- Belgium: US$187.5m
- Malaysia: US$166.7m
- Singapore: US$153.3m
- Japan: US$127.2m
- India: US$124.7m
- Latvia: US$91.4m
- Israel: US$82.9m
- Taiwan: US$80.7m
- Türkiye: US$80m
- Slovakia: US$78.1m
- United Arab Emirates: US$74.9m
- Denmark: US$68.1m
- Vietnam: US$67.6m
- Slovenia: US$62.6m
- Greece: US$57.6m
- Austria: US$57.1m
- Switzerland: US$55.9m
- Australia: US$53.8m
- Russia: US$47.8m
- Colombia: US$43m
- Lithuania: US$42.3m
- Sweden: US$41.8m
- Brazil: US$40.3m
- Hungary: US$37.6m
- South Africa: US$35.3m
- Estonia: US$31.8m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$29.3m
- Egypt: US$29.1m
- Lebanon: US$28.9m
- Romania: US$27.6m
- Ireland: US$24.1m
- Serbia: US$20.4m
- Croatia: US$20.2m
- Argentina: US$19.8m
- Bulgaria: US$17.9m
- Portugal: US$16.7m
- Peru: US$14.6m
- Thailand: US$14.1m
- Saudi Arabia: US$10.9m
- Guatemala: US$10.8m
- Finland: US$10.6m
- Pakistan: US$8m
- Kenya: US$7.8m
- Uruguay: US$7.6m
- Ecuador: US$7.3m
- Belarus: US$6.9m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$5.3mUS$5.3m+US$28.6m+US$100.4m+> US$384.6m
Imports: 224
- United States: US$2.1bn
- Germany: US$1.1bn
- Canada: US$827.1m
- France: US$770.9m
- United Kingdom: US$757.3m
- Switzerland: US$444.5m
- Netherlands: US$384.6m
- Poland: US$352.9m
- Austria: US$351.6m
- Spain: US$334.6m
- Belgium: US$313m
- Mexico: US$300.2m
- Australia: US$282.2m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$272.9m
- China: US$250.4m
- Czechia: US$183.7m
- Italy: US$174.7m
- Ireland: US$142.6m
- Singapore: US$140.6m
- Denmark: US$129m
- Norway: US$109.2m
- Sweden: US$107m
- Japan: US$100.4m
- United Arab Emirates: US$98m
- South Korea: US$88.3m
- Saudi Arabia: US$88.1m
- Brazil: US$84.5m
- Malaysia: US$70m
- Argentina: US$67.8m
- New Zealand: US$67.8m
- South Africa: US$66.9m
- Portugal: US$66.4m
- Chile: US$64.6m
- Slovakia: US$62m
- Uzbekistan: US$61.3m
- Peru: US$60.5m
- Taiwan: US$60.5m
- India: US$59.1m
- Morocco: US$58.1m
- Thailand: US$57.8m
- Colombia: US$56.7m
- Türkiye: US$52.3m
- Philippines: US$51.8m
- Indonesia: US$47.2m
- Romania: US$45.5m
- Luxembourg: US$44.6m
- Slovenia: US$43m
- Greece: US$36m
- Ecuador: US$34.1m
- Mozambique: US$33.2m
- Costa Rica: US$32.4m
- Finland: US$32.2m
- Hungary: US$31.8m
- Guatemala: US$30.5m
- Cyprus: US$29.7m
- Israel: US$28.6m
- Kazakhstan: US$27.7m
- Dominican Republic: US$24.8m
- Panama: US$24.8m
- Ethiopia: US$24.8m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$2.1bn | 16.3% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | US$1.6bn | 13% |
| 3 | United States | US$1.6bn | 12.6% |
| 4 | Germany | US$1.2bn | 9.7% |
| 5 |  France | US$692.5m | 5.5% |
| 6 |  Poland | US$638.1m | 5.1% |
| 7 | Italy | US$435.9m | 3.5% |
| 8 |  Spain | US$428.4m | 3.4% |
| 9 |  Czechia | US$304.1m | 2.4% |
| 10 | Canada | US$297.9m | 2.4% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$2.1bn | 16.7% |
| 2 | Germany | US$1.1bn | 8.9% |
| 3 | Canada | US$827.1m | 6.6% |
| 4 | France | US$770.9m | 6.1% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | US$757.3m | 6% |
| 6 |  Switzerland | US$444.5m | 3.5% |
| 7 | Netherlands | US$384.6m | 3.1% |
| 8 | Poland | US$352.9m | 2.8% |
| 9 |  Austria | US$351.6m | 2.8% |
| 10 | Spain | US$334.6m | 2.7% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 61
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N363815 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a textbook from India
- N362745 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an adult coloring book from Vietnam
- N361813 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a religious book from Israel
- N361760 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a children’s book from Poland
- N361503 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of hardcover books from China
- N361497 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a hardcover book from China
- 600017090 HMRC
This product is a set of training materials to be used as part of a wider learning programme. The programme is a literacy training intervention package, which includes access to online learning materials, downloadable lesson content and follow up education support. These elements are supplied…
- 600014164 HMRC
An activity kit, intended for children’s use, to create stop motion animation films on a computer. Consisting of mostly printed matter including a 64-page printed book, printed worksheets, die-cut papercraft activities and accessories including software and pencils etc. The complete kit includes:…
- 600012853 HMRC
The Diwali Puja Box are contents to perform a prayer ritual associated with Diwali. The box contains a prayer book which instructs on how to perform the ritual with several items necessary to perform the ritual. The ritual cannot be performed without the instructions contained within. The items…
- 600010820 HMRC
The product is a book with building blocks. It contains 128 pages, which include instructions and a manual. Additionally, it includes stories on how to create your own adventure and a small bag of 150 Lego pieces. The book provides ideas for building a jungle car, spacecraft, city car, and…
- 600010042 HMRC
This is a gift set consisting of several items including: A quotation book of self care quotes, a satin sleep eye mask, a hot chocolate spoon with marshmallows, bath salts, lip balm. The items are all packaged in a box together wrapped in tissue paper and shredded paper for protection. As the…
61 rulings in total for this code
The UK Global Tariff has one tariff line for subheading 4901.99; the duty is duty-free.
Subheading 4901.99 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.
156 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of other printed books into the UK came to £703.6m between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 13% on the year before); United States supplied 29%, followed by China.
In 2024, countries exported other printed books worth US$12.6bn (−1.9% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$2.1bn), followed by the United Kingdom.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed: other, other?
Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed: other, other fall under HS subheading 4901.99, part of heading 4901, in section X of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4901.99 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4901.99 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar…?
China, with US$2.1bn in 2024 (16.3% of world exports).
Which countries can export other printed books to the UK duty-free?
156 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, CARIFORUM. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on other printed books?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import other printed books from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were United States (29%), China (19%) and Germany (10%), out of total imports of £703.6m.