Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other (HS 490199)
Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other (HS 490199) has 112,060 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between May 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other is PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC, with 2,847 shipments, followed by HACHETTE BOOK GROUP and DARK HORSE COMICS INC. The leading supplier is 1010 PRINTING INTERNATIONAL LTD, with 5,563 shipments, followed by RR DONNELLEY ASIA PRINTING SOLUTION and C & C OFFSET PRINTING CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and HONG KONG, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has held steady over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/490199-printed-books-brochures-leaflets-and-similar-printed-matter-whether-or-not-in-single-sheets-other
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other (HS 490199), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is 1010 PRINTING INTERNATIONAL LTD → QUARTO PUBLISHING GROUP USA INC with 1,079 shipments, followed by 1010 PRINTING INTERNATIONAL LTD → DARK HORSE COMICS INC (990) and RR DONNELLEY ASIA PRINTING SOLUTION → RR DONNELLEY (692).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC | 2,847 |
| HACHETTE BOOK GROUP | 2,545 |
| DARK HORSE COMICS INC | 2,385 |
| HARPER COLLINS CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING | 2,136 |
| READERLINK MARKETING SERVICES | 2,037 |
| CLAAS OF AMERICA INC | 1,934 |
| QUARTO PUBLISHING GROUP USA INC | 1,925 |
| HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS LLC | 1,218 |
| INSIGHT EDITIONS LP | 1,069 |
| RR DONNELLEY | 1,062 |
Top suppliers
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| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 36,347 |
| HONG KONG | 24,935 |
| INDIA | 7,306 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 6,414 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 4,603 |
| SINGAPORE | 4,516 |
| ITALY | 4,507 |
| GERMANY | 3,493 |
| MALAYSIA | 2,792 |
| SPAIN | 2,376 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 38,660 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 23,860 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 15,005 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 5,107 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 5,090 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 4,042 |
| TACOMA, WA | 3,789 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 3,068 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 2,486 |
| MIAMI, FL | 2,336 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 490199 — Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 4901
Other six-digit codes in HS 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| In single sheets, whether or not folded (490110) | 14,047 |
| Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (490191) | 13,601 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other
Who imports Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other (HS 490199)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other include PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC, HACHETTE BOOK GROUP, DARK HORSE COMICS INC, HARPER COLLINS CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING, and READERLINK MARKETING SERVICES.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other?
PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other (HS 490199), with 2,847 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other (HS 490199) to the U.S. include 1010 PRINTING INTERNATIONAL LTD, RR DONNELLEY ASIA PRINTING SOLUTION, C & C OFFSET PRINTING CO LTD, LEO PAPER PRODUCTS LTD, and ARTRON ART GROUP CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other are there?
ImportDoor has 112,060 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 490199, spanning May 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other imported from?
Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, HONG KONG, and INDIA.
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