Germany HS Code

HS Code 490199: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets : Other : Other in Germany

Q: Is HS code 490199 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 490199 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Germany extends it under CN / TARIC / EZT.

Q: What system does Germany use to classify HS code 490199?

Germany classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT; locally Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), which extends HS codes to 11 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 490199 in Germany?

The official source is https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 490199 in Germany

Under Germany's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), HS Code 490199 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets : Other : Other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Germany extends classifications to 11 digits under its national tariff system. 490199 belongs to Section X: Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof, Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans, Heading 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.

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Classification Path of HS Code 490199 in Germany

Section X

Chapters (47-49) Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof

Chapter 49

Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans

HS Code 4901

Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets

HS Code 490199

Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets : Other : Other

HS Code 49019900

Books;printed;of paperboard;composite goods;puzzles;for leisure;for children;illustrated;goods put up in sets;put up for retail sale;brochures;with text;of plastics;for baking;with handle;assembled;printed products/stationery/books;prints;bound;of paper;disposable;for entertainment;for adults;role play games;paper;with functional cut;set;for folding;hardbacks;with spiral binding;of base metals;patterns for colouring;stapled;for bakery products;cooking recipe;cookie cutters;household tools;for dogs;pastry moulds;perforated;stamped;dolls;projectors;three-layered;hard discs;plastics;interfacing, textiles;for writing;ball-point pens;printed paper products

HS Code 4901990000

Printed books, brochures and similar printed matter (excl. those in single sheets; dictionaries, encyclopaedias, periodicals and publications which are essentially devoted to advertising)

Germany Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

In Germany, HS 490199 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)) — a 11-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

Local name Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)

Digits 11

Official source https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 4901

Top Germany import Product Under HS Code 4901

1 490199: Other : Other $1.3B 2 490110: In single sheets, whether or not folded $127.7M 3 490191: Other : Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof $8.6M

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Top Germany export Product Under HS Code 4901

1 490199: Other : Other $1.3B 2 490110: In single sheets, whether or not folded $203.8M 3 490191: Other : Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof $7.6M

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Related HS Code to Germany Other Printed Books (490199)

HS Code 49019900

HS Code 4901990000

Printed books, brochures and similar printed matter (excl. those in single sheets; dictionaries, encyclopaedias, periodicals and publications which are essentially devoted to advertising)

HS Code 490110

Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets : In single sheets, whether or not folded

HS Code 490191

Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets : Other : Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof

HS Code 490210

Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material : Appearing at least four times a week

HS Code 490290

Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material : Other

HS Code 490300

Children's picture, drawing or colouring books

HS Code 490400

Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

HS Code 490510

Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed : Globes

HS Code 490591

Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed : Other : In book form

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 490199 in Germany?

HS code 490199 covers Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets : Other : Other in Germany. It sits in Chapter 49 (Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans), Heading 4901 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under CN / TARIC / EZT.

Is HS code 490199 the same across all countries?

What system does Germany use to classify HS code 490199?

Where can I officially look up HS code 490199 in Germany?