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HS code for hardback books
4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “hardback books” points to heading 4901: printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 4901 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 4901 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 4901 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 13 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Brazil Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Argentina Free Third-country duty 23 tariff lines 
Peru Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
GCC Free Third-country duty 32 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 9 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
Nigeria Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines See also
- book
- bible
- directories
- puzzle book
- dictionaries
- cookery books
- encyclopaedias
- pull up banner
- diwali puja box
- paperback books
- instruction manuals
- books - other printed
- crossword puzzle book
- wordsearch puzzle book
- brochures, booklets, etc printed - other
- leaflets, pamphlets, etc, printed - other
- pamphlets, leaflets, etc, printed - other
- leaflets, pamphlets, etc, printed - advertising material
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for hardback books?
Hardback books are classified under 4901 (Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.