HS 4901 — Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
HS heading 4901 (Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets) spans 3 products in U.S. import records, with 139,708 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported are Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other, In single sheets, whether or not folded, and Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof.
Part of Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
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/heading/4901
Products under this heading
| HS | Product | Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| 490199 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, other | 112,060 |
| 490110 | In single sheets, whether or not folded | 14,047 |
| 490191 | Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof | 13,601 |
Frequently asked questions about HS 4901
What is HS code 4901?
HS 4901 covers printed books, brochures. It is a 4-digit heading in chapter 49 (Printed books, newspapers, pictures; manuscripts, typescripts and plans) of the Harmonized System, with 3 six-digit subheadings that appear in U.S. import records.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS 4901?
ImportDoor has 139,708 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under HS heading 4901, updated monthly.
What is the most imported product under HS 4901?
Printed books, brochures (HS 490199) leads with 112,060 shipments, followed by In single sheets, whether or not folded (HS 490110) and Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial installments thereof (HS 490191).