Calendars; printed, of any kind, including calendar blocks

HS v2022 Code: 491000

About calendars; printed, of any kind, including calendar blocks

HS code 491000 covers the production and trade of printed calendars, including calendar blocks, of any kind. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, providing essential organizational and promotional tools for businesses, institutions, and individuals. Calendars are ubiquitous in modern life, serving as a means to track time, schedule events, and showcase branding or artwork.

Production process

The production of printed calendars typically involves a combination of digital printing and traditional printing methods. The process often begins with the design and layout of the calendar content, which may include images, text, and other graphical elements. These designs are then transferred to printing plates or digital files, which are used to produce the final printed calendars. Depending on the desired quality and finish, various printing techniques such as offset printing, digital printing, or even specialty processes like foil stamping or embossing may be employed.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of printed calendars include paper or other suitable substrates, printing inks, and specialized printing equipment. The choice of paper stock, such as coated or uncoated, glossy or matte, can significantly impact the final product's appearance and durability. Additionally, the printing machinery, which may include offset presses, digital printers, or specialized finishing equipment, is a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 491000 is, of course, printed calendars. These calendars can be used for a variety of purposes, including personal organization, business promotion, and institutional planning. The calendars produced under this code may be consumed by a wide range of industries, such as 4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, 4910 Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks, and 4911 Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs, as well as by individual consumers.

Revisions to 491000

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 491000. The most recent 1 version of this code (491000) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 491000.

Family tree for calendars; printed, of any kind, including calendar blocks

    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/v2022/4910'>4910: Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/491000'>491000: Calendars; printed, of any kind, including calendar blocks</a>"]

    
    

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