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

HS v2017 Code: 490400

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

HS code 490400 covers the classification of printed or handwritten music, regardless of whether it is bound or illustrated. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader creative and cultural sectors, providing the physical medium for the distribution and preservation of musical works. The production and trade of printed music materials are essential for music education, performance, and the overall dissemination of musical knowledge and creativity.

Production process

The production of printed music typically involves a combination of traditional printing techniques and modern digital technologies. Publishers and music houses utilize offset printing, digital printing, and even specialized music engraving software to create high-quality sheet music, songbooks, and other musical publications. The printing process may also involve binding, lamination, or the addition of illustrations and cover designs to enhance the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of printed music include paper, ink, and specialized printing equipment. Publishers may also rely on the work of composers, arrangers, and music engravers to create the original musical content. Additionally, the industry requires access to distribution channels, such as music stores, online platforms, and educational institutions, to reach its target audience.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is the physical printed music, which can take the form of sheet music, songbooks, instructional materials, and other musical publications. These outputs are consumed by a wide range of end-users, including musicians, music students, music teachers, and music enthusiasts. The printed music may also serve as an input for other industries, such as 950300 Musical instruments, 950400 Articles for funfair, table or parlour games, and 950510 Video game consoles and machines, articles for arcade, table or parlour games, where the printed music is used in the production or accompaniment of these products.

Revisions to 490400

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 490400. The most recent 1 version of this code (490400) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 490400 ( HS v2017).

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

    
    

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