Printed matter; books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91
HS subheading 4901.99 identifies Printed matter; books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 — a six-digit classification under Chapter 49 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $25M
- Share of Chapter 49
- 6%
- Rank in its heading
- #2 of 3
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 4901.99 covers Printed matter; books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India's large printing and publishing industry exports books, calendars, cards and printed labels. India exported $25M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 6% of all Chapter 49 exports, ranking #2 of 3 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
4901.99 is the six-digit HS subheading for printed matter. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many pulp, paper & paperboard lines — check our import guides for your market.
Top destinations for Chapter 49 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
More codes in Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
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