Switzerland HS Code

HS Code 49029019: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material: other: published by or for the enterprise named therein, or containing more than 70% of advertising material: other in Switzerland

Q: Is HS code 49029019 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 49029019 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 49029019?

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 49029019 in Switzerland?

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

What is HS Code 49029019 in Switzerland

Under Switzerland's Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)), HS Code 49029019 is classified as Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material: other: published by or for the enterprise named therein, or containing more than 70% of advertising material: other. Switzerland's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 49029019 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 49029019 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 4902

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

HS Code 49029019

Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material: other: published by or for the enterprise named therein, or containing more than 70% of advertising material: other

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

In Switzerland, HS 49029019 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 4902

Top Switzerland import Product Under HS Code 4902

1 490290: Other $138.6M 2 490210: Appearing at least four times a week $11.6M

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Top Switzerland export Product Under HS Code 4902

1 490290: Other $6.7M 2 490210: Appearing at least four times a week $1.6M

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Related HS Code to Switzerland Periodical Magazines and Journals (49029019)

HS Code 49029011

HS Code 49029012

HS Code 49029090

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

49029019 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 49029019 in Switzerland?

HS code 49029019 covers Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material: other: published by or for the enterprise named therein, or containing more than 70% of advertising material: other in Switzerland. 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 Tares / HS-CH.

Is HS code 49029019 the same across all countries?

What system does Switzerland use to classify HS code 49029019?

Where can I officially look up HS code 49029019 in Switzerland?