Hardbound printed fiction book, English language, 320 pages
If your commercial description matches these details, 4901.99.00 is a sensible starting point. Confirm the physical item and its paperwork before filing.
Printed Book HS Code
Printed book products are generally considered under 4901.99.00 when they match the tariff description. The full US classification depends on the product facts listed below. Final classification depends on the product attributes and the destination-country tariff schedule.
Interactive check
Narrow the code for your printed book
Confirm the product facts you know, then choose the closest tariff condition. The classifier will handle anything still uncertain.
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Confirm available product facts
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Choose the closest condition
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Product-specific worksheet
Use the facts that actually move this code
This page turns the tariff wording into a short review checklist for printed book shipments.
- Printed rather than electronic
- Bound or single sheets
- Textbook, religious, technical or other
- Children's picture-book characteristics
The first missing fact that changes the tariff path should be resolved with the supplier or product specification.
4903
Children's picture, drawing or coloring books
This is the most useful comparison to make when the item is not exactly the example above.
Moving this shipment to another country?The HS six-digit base is shared, but national digits and duty measures can change. Compare the destination schedule with the tariff-code crosswalk, then run the exact description through the classifier.
Before you use this code
A practical classification check
Use the product facts—not just the marketing name—to confirm whether this starting point fits your shipment.
- 1Confirm the product identity
Printed rather than electronic should match the tariff wording above.
- 2Check the deciding specification
Bound or single sheets can change the national suffix or move the item to another heading.
- 3Compare the closest exception
Review 4903 when the product is children's picture, drawing or coloring books.
Why this matters
The six-digit HS base is shared internationally, but the final reporting number and duty treatment depend on the destination country, product construction and current tariff notes.
Why this classification may apply
Other printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter. This guide starts from the product type and tariff wording shown above; confirm the physical construction, principal function and other listed facts before using a code.
Which code applies?
The correct US reporting number depends on the product's physical characteristics and function, not only its marketing name. Choose the closest condition, then verify every fact before filing.
US HTS codeWhen it appliesGeneral duty
4901.99.00Printed books other than single sheets or specially classified children's booksFree
Facts that change the classification
- Printed rather than electronic
- Bound or single sheets
- Textbook, religious, technical or other
- Children's picture-book characteristics
Example and exclusions
Typical matching description
Hardbound printed fiction book, English language, 320 pages
Do not use this code automatically when
4903Children's picture, drawing or coloring books
4901.10Printed matter in single sheets
Codes commonly confused with this product
4903Children's picture, drawing or coloring books
4901.10Printed matter in single sheets
HS code vs country-specific tariff code
The international HS system supplies a common six-digit base. The United States extends it into the HTS, while Canada and other customs administrations use their own national tariff digits and rules. If the destination is Canada, use the Canada Customs Tariff guide or choose Canada in the classifier.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for printed book?
4901.99.00 is the likely US tariff provision when the product matches this description: Other printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter. A different construction or function can lead to another heading.
What information is needed to classify printed book?
The most important facts are printed rather than electronic, bound or single sheets, textbook, religious, technical or other. The commercial product name alone may not determine the full US statistical suffix.
What is the US duty rate for printed book?
The 2026 general rate shown for the referenced provision is Free. Special tariffs, origin-based programs and trade remedies must be checked separately.
Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first six digits are the international Harmonized System base. Countries can extend that base into their own tariff and statistical numbers, so the destination country matters.
What information is needed for an accurate classification?
For printed book, the important facts include printed rather than electronic, bound or single sheets, textbook, religious, technical or other. A marketing name alone may not identify the final reporting provision.
Can material or product function change the code?
Yes. Material, principal function, construction and intended use can move a product into a different heading or national tariff suffix.
Should I use an HS code or an HTS code for the United States?
Use the international HS heading for the six-digit base, then use the current US HTS provision required for the entry and statistical reporting.
Official source and scope
Based on the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 Revision 12, published July 21, 2026. General rates may exclude origin programs, Section 301 or 232 measures, antidumping or countervailing duties, quotas and other agency requirements.
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