Malaysia HS Code

HS Code 490290: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, nes in Malaysia

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. Malaysia extends it under PDK / AHTN.

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

Malaysia classifies products under the Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (PDK / AHTN; locally Perintah Duti Kastam 2022 (PDK 2022)), 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 Malaysia?

The official source is https://www.customs.gov.my/en. 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 Malaysia

Under Malaysia's Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (Perintah Duti Kastam 2022 (PDK 2022)), HS Code 490290 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Newspapers, journals and periodicals, nes. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Malaysia 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 Malaysia

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, nes

HS Code 4902901000

NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS, WHETHER OR NOT ILLUSTRATED OR CONTAINING ADVERTISING MATERIAL.OTHER THAN APPEARING AT LEAST FOUR TIMES A WEEK:EDUCATIONAL, TECHNICAL, SCIENTIFIC, HISTORICAL OR CULTURAL JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS

HS Code 4902909000

NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS, WHETHER OR NOT ILLUSTRATED OR CONTAINING ADVERTISING MATERIAL.OTHER THAN APPEARING AT LEAST FOUR TIMES A WEEK:OTHER THAN EDUCATIONAL, TECHNICAL, SCIENTIFIC, HISTORICAL OR CULTURAL JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS

Malaysia Tariff Classification: Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (PDK / AHTN)

In Malaysia, HS 490290 is classified under the Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (Perintah Duti Kastam 2022 (PDK 2022)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (PDK / AHTN)

Local name Perintah Duti Kastam 2022 (PDK 2022)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.customs.gov.my/en

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 4902

Top Malaysia import Product Under HS Code 4902

1 490290: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, nes $734.8K 2 490210: appearing at least four times a week $404.3K

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Top Malaysia export Product Under HS Code 4902

1 490290: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, nes $433.6K 2 490210: appearing at least four times a week $261.1K

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

HS Code 4902901000

HS Code 4902909000

HS Code 490210

appearing at least four times a week

HS Code 490110

Brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, in single sheets

HS Code 490191

Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof

HS Code 490199

Books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, nes

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

Globes, printed (excl. relief globes)

HS Code 490591

Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, incl. atlases and topographical plans, printed and in book form (excl. globes, and maps and plans, in relief)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 490290 in Malaysia?

HS code 490290 covers Newspapers, journals and periodicals, nes in Malaysia. 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 PDK / AHTN.

Is HS code 490290 the same across all countries?

What system does Malaysia use to classify HS code 490290?

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