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CN / TARIC Code for Printed Books in the EU

CN / TARIC heading 4901 · European Union · 10-digit national depth
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Printed books, brochures and similar printed matter are classified under heading 4901.

Official CN / TARIC heading 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether

CN / TARIC lines & customs duty under 4901

Representative 10-digit national lines and their published duty. The EU applies the Common Customs Tariff third-country (MFN) duty per CN/TARIC line; preferential rates may apply under trade agreements. The exact line for your product depends on its specifics — run the analysis to pin it down.

CN / TARIC codeDescriptionDuty rate
4901 10 00In single sheets, whether or not foldedFree Conventional rate of duty (%)
4901 91 00– – Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENFree
4901 99 00OtherFree
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Frequently asked questions

What is the CN / TARIC code for printed books in the EU?
Printed Books is classified under HS heading 4901. European Union uses the CN / TARIC schedule (10 digits), so the full national code has 10 digits — the exact line depends on the product's material, function and form, which HSbro resolves through the WCO General Rules of Interpretation.
How much customs duty applies to printed books in the EU?
The EU applies the Common Customs Tariff third-country (MFN) duty per CN/TARIC line; preferential rates may apply under trade agreements. Run the analysis to see the duty on the specific line for your product, cited to the schedule.
How many digits is a European Union CN code?
European Union classifies to 10 digits (the first 6 are the WCO Harmonized System; the remainder is the national split).
How do I find the correct CN / TARIC code for my printed books?
Identify the product's essential character (material, function, finished vs. component form), then apply the General Rules of Interpretation in order. HSbro does this over a cited corpus and returns a defensible code with the full reasoning trail.

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How HSbro determines the code

HSbro doesn't guess. It applies the WCO General Rules of Interpretation in strict order — heading terms and binding section/chapter notes first (GRI 1), then the essential-character and specificity rules as needed — over a retrieved, cited corpus, and drills to European Union's 10-digit national line. Every substantive claim traces to a source you can open.

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HSbro is decision-support, not legal advice. HS codes and duty rates are indicative — verify against the current national schedule (ITC-HS · CN/TARIC · HTS · GCC) and the operative customs notification before filing. Coverage: India, the EU, the United States and the UAE.