Switzerland HS Code

HS Code 49019900: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets: other: other in Switzerland

Q: Is HS code 49019900 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 49019900 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Switzerland under Tares / HS-CH and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Switzerland use to classify HS code 49019900?

Switzerland classifies products under the Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH; locally Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)), 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 49019900 in Switzerland?

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What is HS Code 49019900 in Switzerland

Under Switzerland's Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)), HS Code 49019900 is classified as Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets: other: other. Switzerland's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 49019900 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 49019900 in Switzerland

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 49019900

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

Switzerland Tariff Classification: Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH)

In Switzerland, HS 49019900 is classified under the Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH)

Local name Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.bazg.admin.ch/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 4901

Top Switzerland import Product Under HS Code 4901

1 490199: Other : Other $472.2M 2 490110: In single sheets, whether or not folded $53.7M 3 490191: Other : Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof $2.1M

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Top Switzerland export Product Under HS Code 4901

1 490199: Other : Other $70.2M 2 490110: In single sheets, whether or not folded $4.8M 3 490191: Other : Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof $1.1M

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Related HS Code to Switzerland Other Printed Books (49019900)

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

49019900 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 49019900 in Switzerland?

HS code 49019900 covers Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets: other: other in Switzerland. 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 Tares / HS-CH.

Is HS code 49019900 the same across all countries?

What system does Switzerland use to classify HS code 49019900?

Where can I officially look up HS code 49019900 in Switzerland?