Heading · Chapter 49
4908: Transfers (decalcomanias)
2 subheadings make up heading 4908 in chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 35% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 19.3% 
Brazil 14.4% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 16% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 6% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 4% 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$75kUS$75k+US$3m+US$14m+> US$67m
Exports: 145
- Germany: US$225m
- China: US$209m
- Taiwan: US$145m
- Japan: US$85m
- United States: US$67m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$61m
- Italy: US$53m
- United Kingdom: US$28m
- Vietnam: US$22m
- France: US$18m
- Mexico: US$17m
- South Korea: US$16m
- Austria: US$16m
- Norway: US$14m
- Switzerland: US$14m
- Spain: US$12m
- Brazil: US$11m
- Türkiye: US$11m
- Ireland: US$11m
- Honduras: US$11m
- El Salvador: US$11m
- Slovenia: US$10m
- Canada: US$10m
- Cambodia: US$9m
- Netherlands: US$9m
- Poland: US$9m
- Thailand: US$8m
- Sri Lanka: US$7m
- Portugal: US$5m
- Hungary: US$5m
- Sweden: US$4m
- Lithuania: US$4m
- South Africa: US$4m
- India: US$3m
- Belgium: US$3m
- Denmark: US$2m
- Singapore: US$2m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Croatia: US$1m
- Malaysia: US$1m
- Australia: US$1m
- Indonesia: US$1m
- Finland: US$860k
- New Zealand: US$591k
- Romania: US$579k
- United Arab Emirates: US$538k
- Greece: US$470k
- Peru: US$391k
- Guatemala: US$365k
- Bulgaria: US$350k
- Argentina: US$349k
- Colombia: US$322k
- Israel: US$296k
- Bangladesh: US$277k
- Serbia: US$243k
- Belarus: US$210k
- Russia: US$205k
- Andorra: US$179k
- Chile: US$177k
- Costa Rica: US$170k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$376kUS$376k+US$3m+US$17m+> US$51m
Imports: 203
- United States: US$114m
- Vietnam: US$102m
- China: US$91m
- Mexico: US$56m
- Germany: US$51m
- France: US$51m
- Indonesia: US$48m
- Thailand: US$40m
- Netherlands: US$35m
- Cambodia: US$29m
- Bangladesh: US$27m
- Switzerland: US$26m
- United Kingdom: US$26m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$24m
- Türkiye: US$20m
- Brazil: US$20m
- Canada: US$20m
- Italy: US$19m
- India: US$19m
- Japan: US$17m
- Malaysia: US$17m
- Romania: US$15m
- Poland: US$15m
- Jordan: US$15m
- Spain: US$14m
- Sri Lanka: US$14m
- Hungary: US$12m
- South Korea: US$12m
- United Arab Emirates: US$11m
- Belgium: US$10m
- Guatemala: US$9m
- Czechia: US$9m
- Austria: US$9m
- Nicaragua: US$9m
- Egypt: US$8m
- Saudi Arabia: US$8m
- Australia: US$7m
- Singapore: US$7m
- Portugal: US$5m
- Taiwan: US$5m
- Colombia: US$5m
- Russia: US$4m
- Philippines: US$4m
- El Salvador: US$4m
- Morocco: US$4m
- Croatia: US$4m
- Peru: US$4m
- Kenya: US$4m
- Tunisia: US$3m
- Greece: US$3m
- Ireland: US$3m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$3m
- Pakistan: US$3m
- Ecuador: US$3m
- Denmark: US$3m
- Serbia: US$2m
- Lesotho: US$2m
- Honduras: US$2m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$2m
- Georgia: US$2m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | US$225m | 19.2% |
| 2 |  China | US$209m | 17.8% |
| 3 | Taiwan | US$145m | 12.4% |
| 4 | Japan | US$85m | 7.3% |
| 5 | United States | US$67m | 5.8% |
| 6 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$61m | 5.2% |
| 7 |  Italy | US$53m | 4.5% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | US$28m | 2.4% |
| 9 |  Vietnam | US$22m | 1.9% |
| 10 |  France | US$18m | 1.6% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$114m | 9.7% |
| 2 | Vietnam | US$102m | 8.7% |
| 3 | China | US$91m | 7.8% |
| 4 | Mexico | US$56m | 4.8% |
| 5 | Germany | US$51m | 4.4% |
| 6 | France | US$51m | 4.4% |
| 7 |  Indonesia | US$48m | 4.1% |
| 8 |  Thailand | US$40m | 3.5% |
| 9 |  Netherlands | US$35m | 3% |
| 10 |  Cambodia | US$29m | 2.5% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 4908 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 4908 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 4908 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 4908 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 4908 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 4908 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 35% (average 19.3%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 4908 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 14.4%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 4908 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 16%.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 4908 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 4908 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 4908 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 4908 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 4908 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 4908 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 4908 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 4908 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 4908 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 10%.
World trade in heading 4908 goods reached US$1bn in 2024, up 0.5% on 2023.
Germany was the largest exporter with 19.2% of the total, ahead of China.
The United States imported the most (US$114m).
The United Kingdom ranked 8th among 145 exporters with US$28m.
The United Kingdom imported US$26m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for transfers (decalcomanias)?
Transfers (decalcomanias) fall under HS heading 4908, part of chapter 49, in section X of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on transfers (decalcomanias) in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4908 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 transfers (decalcomanias) in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4908 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 transfers (decalcomanias)?
Germany, with US$225m in 2024 (19.2% of world exports).