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 257,124 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 May 2026 · Chapter → heading → product, drill in for importers and suppliers
Headings in this chapter
| HS | Heading | Products | Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets | 3 | 122,301 |
| 4911 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs | 3 | 53,494 |
| 4903 | HS 4903 | 1 | 34,577 |
| 4902 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material | 2 | 13,081 |
| 4910 | HS 4910 | 1 | 8,728 |
| 4906 | HS 4906 | 1 | 8,395 |
| 4909 | HS 4909 | 1 | 7,458 |
| 4907 | HS 4907 | 1 | 7,290 |
| 4904 | HS 4904 | 1 | 1,464 |
| 4908 | Transfers (decalcomanias) | 1 | 336 |