Kenya HS Code

HS Code 49019100: Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof in Kenya

Q: Is HS code 49019100 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 49019100 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Kenya under EAC CET and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 49019100?

Kenya classifies products under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET; locally EAC CET), which extends HS codes to 8 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 49019100 in Kenya?

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

What is HS Code 49019100 in Kenya

Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 49019100 is classified as Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof. Kenya's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 49019100 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 49019100 in Kenya

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 49019100

Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof

Kenya Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

In Kenya, HS 49019100 is classified under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

Local name EAC CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.kra.go.ke/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 4901

Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 4901

1 490199: Other : Other $15.9M 2 490110: In single sheets, whether or not folded $4.9M 3 490191: Other : Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof $202.3K

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Top Kenya export Product Under HS Code 4901

1 490199: Other : Other $5.7M 2 490110: In single sheets, whether or not folded $518.1K 3 490191: Other : Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof $97.0K

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Related HS Code to Kenya Dictionaries and Encyclopedias (49019100)

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 490199

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

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

49019100 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 49019100 in Kenya?

HS code 49019100 covers Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof in Kenya. 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 EAC CET.

Is HS code 49019100 the same across all countries?

What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 49019100?

Where can I officially look up HS code 49019100 in Kenya?