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

HS v2017 Code: 4904

About music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

HS code 4904 covers the classification of printed or handwritten music, including sheet music, musical scores, and other musical publications. This industry plays a vital role in the global cultural and creative economy, facilitating the distribution and consumption of musical works. As a key component of the broader publishing and entertainment sectors, the music publishing industry contributes significantly to international trade and economic growth.

Production process

The production of printed or manuscript music typically involves the use of specialized printing techniques, such as offset lithography, digital printing, or even traditional engraving methods. Publishers work closely with composers, arrangers, and other creative professionals to prepare the musical content for publication, ensuring accurate reproduction and high-quality presentation.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the music publishing industry include paper, ink, and other printing materials, as well as the intellectual property rights to the musical works being published. Publishers also rely on skilled labor, such as editors, typesetters, and graphic designers, to prepare the final product. Additionally, the industry utilizes various types of printing equipment, including presses, binding machines, and digital printing systems.

Production outputs

The primary output of the music publishing industry is the physical or digital distribution of printed or manuscript music, which is then consumed by musicians, music students, and the general public. The output of HS code 4904 may be used as an input for other related industries, such as 4901 Books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, 4905 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, and the broader 49 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans sector.

Family tree for music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/49'>49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4904'>4904: Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4901'>4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4902'>4902: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4903'>4903: Children's picture, drawing or colouring books</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4905'>4905: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4906'>4906: Plans and drawings; for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photo- graphic reproductions; their carbon copies</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4907'>4907: Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4908'>4908: Transfers (decalcomanias)</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4909'>4909: Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4910'>4910: Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4911'>4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs</a>"]

    B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/490400'>490400: Music; printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated</a>"]


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