Kenya HS Code

HS Code 490290: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material : Other in Kenya

Q: Is HS code 490290 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 490290 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Kenya extends it under EAC CET.

Q: What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 490290?

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 490290 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 490290 in Kenya

Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 490290 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material : Other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Kenya extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 490290 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 4902: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material.

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Classification Path of HS Code 490290 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 4902

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

HS Code 490290

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

HS Code 49029000

Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material (excl. those appearing at least four times a week)

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

In Kenya, HS 490290 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 4902

Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 4902

1 490290: Other $521.2K 2 490210: Appearing at least four times a week $75.9K

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Top Kenya export Product Under HS Code 4902

1 490290: Other $312.3K 2 490210: Appearing at least four times a week $9.3K

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Related HS Code to Kenya Periodical Magazines and Journals (490290)

HS Code 49029000

Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material (excl. those appearing at least four times a week)

HS Code 490210

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

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 490199

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 490290 in Kenya?

HS code 490290 covers Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material : Other in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 49 (Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans), Heading 4902 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.

Is HS code 490290 the same across all countries?

What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 490290?

Where can I officially look up HS code 490290 in Kenya?