Chapter 49 - Printed books, newspapers
45 tariff codes found in this chapter
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4901.10.00.00 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - In single sheets, whether or not folded | Free |
| 4901.91.00.00 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof | Free |
| 4901.99.00 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other | Free |
| 4901.99.00.10 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other - Brochures | Free |
| 4901.99.00.21 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other - Textbooks: - Elementary through secondary school | Free |
| 4901.99.00.22 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other - Textbooks: - Post-secondary school | Free |
| 4901.99.00.30 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other - Directories | Free |
| 4901.99.00.40 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other - Liturgical books | Free |
| 4901.99.00.50 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other - Technical, scientific or professional books | Free |
| 4901.99.00.60 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other - Art or pictorial books | Free |
| 4901.99.00.70 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other - Newspapers, journals and periodicals, as defined in Note 3 to this Chapter | Free |
| 4901.99.00.91 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other - Other: - Hard cover books | Free |
| 4901.99.00.92 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other - Other: - Rack size paperback books | Free |
| 4901.99.00.99 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other - Other: - Other | Free |
| 4902.10.00.00 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material. - Appearing at least four times a weekNote: The General Tariff rate that applies to goods of this tariff item is the Most-Favoured-Nation rate. | Free |
| 4902.90.00 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material. - Other | Free |
| 4902.90.00.10 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material. - Other - Newspapers | Free |
| 4902.90.00.90 | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material. - Other - Other | Free |
| 4903.00.00 | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books. | Free |
| 4903.00.00.10 | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books. - Picture books | Free |
| 4903.00.00.20 | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books. - Drawing or colouring books | Free |
| 4904.00.00.00 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated. | Free |
| 4905.20.00.00 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed. - In book form | Free |
| 4905.90.00.00 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed. - Other: - Other | Free |
| 4906.00.00.00 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitized paper and carbon copies of the foregoing. | Free |
| 4907.00.00 | Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title. | Free |
| 4907.00.00.11 | Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title. - Banknotes being legal tender: - Not issued | Free |
| 4907.00.00.12 | Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title. - Banknotes being legal tender: - Issued | Free |
| 4907.00.00.21 | Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title. - Stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title: - Not issued | Free |
| 4907.00.00.22 | Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title. - Stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title: - Issued | Free |
| 4907.00.00.90 | Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title. - Other | Free |
| 4908.10.00.00 | Transfers (decalcomanias). - Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable | Free |
| 4908.90.00.00 | Transfers (decalcomanias). - Other | Free |
| 4909.00.00.00 | Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings. | Free |
| 4910.00.00.00 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks. | Free |
| 4911.10.00 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs. - Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like | Free |
| 4911.10.00.30 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs. - Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like - Not containing publicity material relating to Canadian products or services: - Catalogues | Free |
| 4911.10.00.90 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs. - Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like - Other | Free |
| 4911.91.00 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs. - Other: - Pictures, designs and photographs | Free |
| 4911.91.00.20 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs. - Other: - Pictures, designs and photographs - Posters | Free |
| 4911.91.00.30 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs. - Other: - Pictures, designs and photographs - Trading cards | Free |
| 4911.91.00.90 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs. - Other: - Pictures, designs and photographs - Other | Free |
| 4911.99.00 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs. - Other: - Other | Free |
| 4911.99.00.50 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs. - Other: - Other - Printed labels | Free |
| 4911.99.00.90 | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs. - Other: - Other - Other | Free |
About HS Chapter 49
Chapter 49 of the Canadian customs tariff covers printed books, newspapers. TariffCalc lists 45 10-digit tariff items in this chapter, with MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 0.0% (average 0.0%).
45 of 45 items (100%) are duty-free under MFN. Importers from countries with Canadian free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP, CCFTA, CKFTA, and others) can often import at 0% when rules of origin are met.
Example calculation
| Value for duty (CAD) | $10,000 |
| MFN duty (0.0%) | $0 |
| GST 5% | $500 |
| Total landed (before freight) | $10,500 |
Simplified illustrative calculation. Provincial taxes (HST/PST/QST) and surtaxes not included.
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What is HS Chapter 49 in the Canadian customs tariff?▾
Chapter 49 covers printed books, newspapers. It contains 45 10-digit tariff items in the TariffCalc database, with MFN duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 0.0%.
What is the typical duty rate for Chapter 49 imports?▾
The average MFN rate across Chapter 49 is 0.0%. The majority of items (100%) are duty-free (0%) under MFN. Free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP) may reduce the rate to 0% for qualifying goods.
Do free trade agreements apply?▾
Yes. Most items in this chapter qualify for preferential rates under CUSMA (US, Mexico), CETA (EU, UK), CPTPP (Japan, Vietnam, etc.), and other Canadian FTAs. See each tariff item’s detail page for the full rate-by-agreement breakdown.
How do I calculate import duties?▾
For a CAD $10,000 shipment in this chapter at the average MFN rate (0.0%), duties would be approximately $0, plus 5% GST ($500), for a total of $10,500 before freight. Use the TariffCalc calculator for a precise calculation by tariff item, country of origin, and province.
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