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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) in Italy

Q: Is HS code 4901990000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 4901990000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Italy under CN / TARIC and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Italy use to classify HS code 4901990000?

Italy classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC; locally Nomenclatura Combinata), which extends HS codes to 10 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 4901990000 in Italy?

The official source is https://www.adm.gov.it/portale/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 4901990000 in Italy

Under Italy's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Nomenclatura Combinata), HS Code 4901990000 is classified as Printed books, brochures and similar printed matter (excl. those in single sheets; dictionaries, encyclopaedias, periodicals and publications which are essentially devoted to advertising). Italy's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 10 digits with national subdivisions. 4901990000 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 4901990000 in Italy

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 4901990000

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

Italy Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC)

In Italy, HS 4901990000 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Nomenclatura Combinata) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC)

Local name Nomenclatura Combinata

Digits 10

Official source https://www.adm.gov.it/portale/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 4901

Top Italy import Product Under HS Code 4901

1 490199: Other : Other $197.0M 2 490110: In single sheets, whether or not folded $74.4M 3 490191: Other : Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof $489.8K

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Top Italy export Product Under HS Code 4901

1 490199: Other : Other $488.6M 2 490110: In single sheets, whether or not folded $74.7M 3 490191: Other : Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof $7.1M

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Related HS Code to Italy Other Printed Books (4901990000)

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

HS Code 490599

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

HS Code 490600

Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing

4901990000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 4901990000 in Italy?

HS code 4901990000 covers Printed books, brochures and similar printed matter (excl. those in single sheets; dictionaries, encyclopaedias, periodicals and publications which are essentially devoted to advertising) in Italy. 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.

Is HS code 4901990000 the same across all countries?

What system does Italy use to classify HS code 4901990000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 4901990000 in Italy?