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HS code for manuscripts
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “manuscripts” points to heading 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. 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.
4906 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule has one tariff line for 4906; the duty is duty-free.
4906 is a single line in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, where the duty is duty-free.
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What is the HS code for manuscripts?
Manuscripts are classified under 4906 (Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical…) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.