Code 4901 99 · Heading 4901

Printed books, brochures and similar printed matter—not single sheets, dictionaries or encyclopaedias, newspapers or magazines, or mainly advertising publications

This covers printed books, brochures and similar printed matter that is not made as individual sheets. It excludes dictionaries, encyclopaedias, newspapers, magazines and publications mainly intended for advertising.

For example

Printed novel
Printed non-advertising information brochure

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Official tariff text

Printed books, brochures and similar printed matter (excl. those in single sheets; dictionaries, encyclopaedias, periodicals and publications which are essentially devoted to advertising)

The path to this code

Every code is reached through these choices, one level at a time.

Step 4 of 4

Step 1 · Section X Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic materia…
Is the product pulp or recovered paper/cardboard waste, paper or cardboard or an article made from them, or a book, newspaper, image, other printed matter, manuscript, or drawing?
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Step 2 · Chapter 49 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other produ… 3 of 3 chapters in section X
Which type is it: a printed book or similar printed matter; a newspaper or periodical; a children's picture, drawing or colouring book; a handwritten or printed musical score; a printed map, chart, atlas or globe; a hand-made original drawing, handwritten text or reproduction of one; an unused stamp, banknote, cheque or similar security; a transfer picture; a printed postcard or greeting card; a printed calendar; or another printed picture or printed item?
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Step 3 · Heading 4901 Printed books, brochures and similar printed matter… 1 of 11 headings under chapter 49
Is it a single sheet, a dictionary or encyclopaedia, or another printed book, brochure or similar printed matter?
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Step 4 · Subheading 4901 99 Printed books, brochures and similar printed matter… 3 of 3 subheadings under heading 4901
Is the printed matter made as individual sheets, is it a dictionary or encyclopaedia, or is it another qualifying book, brochure or similar printed publication?

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4901 99 00 Printed books, brochures and similar printed matter (excl. those in single sheets; dictionaries, encyclopaedias, periodicals and publications which are essentially devoted to advertising) Duty free Save

Compare the sibling codes

4901 10 Printed books, brochures and similar printed matter, in single sheets, whether or not folded (excl. periodicals and publications which are essentially devoted to advertising) 0.0%
4901 91 Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof 0.0%
4901 99 Printed books, brochures and similar printed matter (excl. those in single sheets; dictionaries, encyclopaedias, periodicals and publications which are essentially devoted to advertising) you are here 0.0%

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

49.01.9901

Picture books/luxury books in the size of at least 18 x 25 cm

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.
49.01.9902

Nonfiction books (Educational books) and other professional books

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.
49.01.9903

Fiction (novels, short stories, poetry etc.)

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.
49.01.9904

Other

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.
49.01.9905

Nonfiction books (Educational books) and other professional books

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.
49.01.9909

Other

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

4901 99 00 00

Other

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.