Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets

HS v2022 Code: 4901

About printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets

HS code 4901 covers a wide range of printed materials, including books, brochures, leaflets, and other similar printed matter. This industry plays a crucial role in the dissemination of information, education, and entertainment across the global economy. From academic publications to consumer magazines, the products classified under 4901 are essential for the transfer of knowledge and the promotion of ideas.

Production process

The production of printed materials under HS code 4901 typically involves a combination of traditional printing techniques and modern digital technologies. The process often begins with the creation of content, which may be written, designed, or compiled by authors, editors, and graphic designers. This content is then prepared for printing, which can involve tasks such as typesetting, layout, and color correction. The actual printing process may utilize methods like offset printing, digital printing, or even traditional letterpress techniques, depending on the specific requirements of the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of printed materials under HS code 4901 include paper, ink, and printing equipment. High-quality paper, ranging from coated and uncoated stocks to specialty papers, is a crucial raw material. Inks, both traditional and digital, are also essential for the printing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a variety of printing machinery, such as offset presses, digital printers, and bindery equipment, to transform the raw materials into the final printed products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 4901 are printed books, brochures, leaflets, and other similar printed matter. These products are consumed by a wide range of industries and end-users, including 4902 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, 4903 Children's picture, drawing or colouring books, and 4905 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed. The printed materials classified under 4901 are essential for the dissemination of information, education, and entertainment across various sectors of the economy.

Family tree for printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/49'>49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4901'>4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4902'>4902: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4903'>4903: Children's picture, drawing or colouring books</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4904'>4904: Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4905'>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/v2022/4906'>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/v2022/4907'>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/v2022/4908'>4908: Transfers (decalcomanias)</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4909'>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/v2022/4910'>4910: Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4911'>4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs</a>"]

    B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/490110'>490110: Printed matter; in single sheets, whether or not folded</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/490191'>490191: Printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/490199'>490199: Printed matter; books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91</a>"]


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