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Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans

Explore detailed trade insights for Chapter 49 with up-to-date U.S. shipping trends, tariff changes, and top importer/exporter activity. This page provides a snapshot of real shipment data to help you track market movement, identify key players, and uncover new opportunities. Powered by ImportGenius, your source for real-time global trade intelligence.
Total Shipments
43183
Growth Rate
39.4
Top Origin Country
China
About this HS Code
Chapter 49 includes printed and hand-produced textual and graphical products. Heading 4901 covers printed books, 4902 newspapers, 4905 maps, and 4911 other printed matter. Subheading 4901.10 refers to printed books, brochures, and similar printed matter. Classification is based on purpose, format, and production method. These goods are central to publishing, education, and documentation industries.

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Shipping trends

Latest shipping trends for this HScode over the last 3 months.
5261
5044
7032

Top Importers & Exporters

Top US importers and exporters over the last month of available data

Readerlink Marketing Services

Shipments recorded last month
805

C.H .Powell Company D/B/A Tandem Gl

Shipments recorded last month
476

Penguin Random House

Shipments recorded last month
408

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Popular related HS codes & tariffs

Most popular products under this division with updated tariffs
HS Code
Description
General tariff rate
Last month shipments
HS 491199
Printed matter; not elsewhere classified in heading no. 4911
Free
Free
1284
HS 491191
Printed matter; pictures, designs and photographs, not elsewhere classified in item no. 4911.10
Free
Free
2975
HS 491110
Printed matter; trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like
Free
Free
1469
HS 490900
Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
Free
Free
1146
HS 490890
Printed matter; transfers (decalcomanias), other than vitrifiable
Free
Free
166
HS 490199
Printed matter; books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter not elsewhere classified in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91
Free
Free
27800
HS 490191
Printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof
Free
Free
73
HS 490110
Printed matter; in single sheets, whether or not folded
Free
Free
933