HS Chapter 49 — Printed books, newspapers, pictures; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
HS chapter 49 (Printed books, newspapers, pictures; manuscripts, typescripts and plans) covers 15 product categories in U.S. import records, with 299,327 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported headings are Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs, and HS 4903.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026 · Chapter → heading → product, drill in for importers and suppliersCite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/chapter/49
Headings in this chapter
| HS | Heading | Products | Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets | 3 | 139,708 |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | 3 | 64,319 |
| 4903 | HS 4903 | 1 | 42,498 |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material | 2 | 14,814 |
| 4910 | HS 4910 | 1 | 10,037 |
| 4906 | HS 4906 | 1 | 9,294 |
| 4909 | HS 4909 | 1 | 8,465 |
| 4907 | HS 4907 | 1 | 8,111 |
| 4904 | HS 4904 | 1 | 1,664 |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | 1 | 417 |
Frequently asked questions about HS chapter 49
What is HS chapter 49?
Chapter 49 of the Harmonized System covers printed books, newspapers, pictures, manuscripts, typescripts and plans. In U.S. import records it spans 10 four-digit headings and 15 six-digit product codes.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS chapter 49?
ImportDoor has 299,327 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under chapter 49, updated monthly.
Which HS 49 heading is imported most into the U.S.?
HS 4901 (Printed books, brochures) leads with 139,708 shipments, followed by HS 4911 (Other printed matter) and HS 4903 (HS 4903).