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

HS code 490600 covers a diverse range of products that are essential for various industries, including architecture, engineering, industrial design, and commercial applications. These items, which include original hand-drawn plans and drawings, hand-written texts, photographic reproductions, and their carbon copies, play a crucial role in the planning, documentation, and communication of complex projects across the global economy.

The production of the items covered under HS code 490600 typically involves a combination of manual and digital techniques. Hand-drawn plans and drawings are created using a variety of tools, such as pencils, pens, and drafting equipment, while hand-written texts are produced using writing instruments. Photographic reproductions are created through the use of specialized imaging equipment and processes, and carbon copies are produced using specialized copying techniques.

The main inputs required for the production of items under HS code 490600 include a range of raw materials, such as paper, ink, and specialized drafting and imaging equipment. Additionally, skilled labor, including architects, engineers, and technical illustrators, is essential for the creation of these products.

The outputs of the industry covered by HS code 490600 are primarily used as inputs for a wide range of other industries, including 470000 Pulp, paper and paperboard; articles of pulp, paper and paperboard, 840000 Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof, and 870000 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof. These products are essential for the planning, design, and documentation of complex projects in various sectors of the global economy.