HS HEADING 4904

Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

HEADING

4904

CHAPTER

49 — Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry

In plain English

This category includes musical compositions that are either printed or written by hand, regardless of whether they are bound together or contain illustrations. The classification system groups all such music under a single entry without further subdivision based on format or presentation. Consequently, there is only one specific code for this entire group of items.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

4904.00

Music; printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

Chapter 49 classification notes

Chapter 49 typically duty-free under MFN treatment globally (UNESCO Florence Agreement on importation of educational materials). Religious / political materials may be subject to content review at destination.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Postcards / greeting cards (4909) vs. printed pictures (4911); academic journals (4902) vs. textbooks (4901).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 49

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