HS 4904 — Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 49 Printed books and printed matter
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 49
Chapter 49 Printed books and printed matter
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 4904 covers
Books, newspapers, pictures, prints, postage stamps and other printed matter.
Classification notes
Content type (book vs picture vs stamp) drives classification.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 4904
What is HS 4904?
Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 49 (Printed books and printed matter). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 4904?
Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 4904 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 4904 products?
Content type (book vs picture vs stamp) drives classification.