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Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing

PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL > PRINTED BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PICTURES AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF THE PRINTING INDUSTRY; MANUSCRIPTS, TYPESCRIPTS AND PLANS > Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing

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10Section X — PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL

4900000000PRINTED BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PICTURES AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF THE PRINTING INDUSTRY; MANUSCRIPTS, TYPESCRIPTS AND PLANS

4 other codes

4901000000Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets 4902000000Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material 4903000000Children's picture, drawing or colouring books 4904000000Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

4905000000Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed

4906000000Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing

4907000000Unused 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; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title

4 other codes

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty0.000 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

0.000 %

Footnotes

TN701According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 (OJ L183, p. 9) it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. ------------------------- According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77): It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The import prohibitions shall not apply in respect of goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part.

Preferential rates(2)

Preferential rates - 2 Origin
Origin	Rate	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
United Kingdom 0.000 %EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement	0.000 %	—	EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
United States 0.000 %	0.000 %	—	—	1

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 4900000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

TM01066From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where: (a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or (b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Suspension -ships, vessels & drilling platforms(1)

ERGA OMNES

0.000 %1Regulation 2658/872016-07-01

1 certificate(s) required

C990Other certificates

End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)

Measure not applicable

EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.

TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels. 2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of: (a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms: (1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or (2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms. (b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.

Import control(5)

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 0267/122017-04-03

Except:IR(Iran)

3 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

C067Other certificates

Import authorisation for restricted goods and technologies (Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012)

Y069Particular provisions

Goods not consigned from Iran

Import/export not allowed after control

CD989If the goods declared are described in footnote "DU" linked to the measure a prior import authorisation must be presented for the import, purchase or transport from Iran of the goods and technology listed in Annex I, whether or not originating in Iran (R267/2012).

DU023Goods 0D001 from the dual use list.

DU096Goods 1D001 from the dual use list.

DU097Goods 1D002 from the dual use list.

DU107Goods 1E201 from the dual use list.

DU108Goods 1E202 from the dual use list.

DU109Goods 1E203 from the dual use list.

DU165Goods 2D001 from the dual use list.

DU166Goods 2D002 from the dual use list.

DU167Goods 2D101 from the dual use list.

DU168Goods 2D201 from the dual use list.

DU169Goods 2D202 from the dual use list.

DU170Goods 2E001 from the dual use list.

DU171Goods 2E002 from the dual use list.

DU173Goods 2E101 from the dual use list.

DU174Goods 2E201 from the dual use list.

DU208Goods 3D002 from the dual use list.

DU211Goods 3E001 from the dual use list.

DU215Goods 3E201 from the dual use list.

DU276Goods 6E201 from the dual use list.

DU636Goods 0E001 from the dual use list.

DU690Goods 3D225 from the dual use list.

DU700Goods 6D203 from the dual use list.

DU701Goods 6E203 from the dual use list.

Iran

Regulation 0267/122025-09-30

1 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

DU023Goods 0D001 from the dual use list.

DU096Goods 1D001 from the dual use list.

DU097Goods 1D002 from the dual use list.

DU107Goods 1E201 from the dual use list.

DU108Goods 1E202 from the dual use list.

DU109Goods 1E203 from the dual use list.

DU165Goods 2D001 from the dual use list.

DU166Goods 2D002 from the dual use list.

DU167Goods 2D101 from the dual use list.

DU168Goods 2D201 from the dual use list.

DU169Goods 2D202 from the dual use list.

DU170Goods 2E001 from the dual use list.

DU171Goods 2E002 from the dual use list.

DU173Goods 2E101 from the dual use list.

DU174Goods 2E201 from the dual use list.

DU208Goods 3D002 from the dual use list.

DU211Goods 3E001 from the dual use list.

DU215Goods 3E201 from the dual use list.

DU276Goods 6E201 from the dual use list.

DU636Goods 0E001 from the dual use list.

DU690Goods 3D225 from the dual use list.

DU700Goods 6D203 from the dual use list.

DU701Goods 6E203 from the dual use list.

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172019-07-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y971Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Annex II, Part VIII of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD972If the goods declared are described in the "MG" footnote linked to the measure import, purchase or transfer, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex II from the DPRK, whether or not originating in the DPRK shall be prohibited (Article 3.1.(c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509).

MG768Software for neutronic calculations/modelling

MG769Software for radiation transport calculations/modelling

MG770Software for hydrodynamic calculations/modelling (except those used strictly for civilian purposes, such as but not limited to communal heating utilities)

Ukraine

Regulation 0692/142026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y997Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

Import not allowed

CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or (b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.

Ukraine

Regulation 0263/222026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y984Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

Import/export not allowed after control

CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77): I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport; (ii) telecommunications; (iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.

Import control -restricted goods & technologies(3)

Iran

Regulation 0267/122017-10-23

1 certificate(s) required

Y966Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD971Annex III (MG footnotes) shall list the items, including goods and technology, contained in the Missile Technology Control Regime list (Council regulation 267/2012).

CD985If the goods declared are described in footnote "MG" linked to the measure (article 4a, article 4c of the Council regulation 267/2012): It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex III or any other item that the Member State determines could contribute to the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, whether or not originating in the Union, to any Iranian person, entity or body or for use in Iran. It shall be prohibited to purchase, import or transport from Iran, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex III whether the item concerned originates in Iran or not.

MG652MD6D1

MG653M17D1

MG654M

MG656M6E1, M17E1

MG657M6E2

MG658M6E1

MG672M3D

MG673M3D1, M6D2, M15D1

MG680M15D1

MG683M15E1

MG691M2D3, M9D1

MG692M2D, M9D1,M10D1, M11D12

MG693M9D2, M9D3, M9D4

MG694M16D1

MG695M2E1, M9E1

MG696M10E1

MG697M11E1

MG698M10E2

MG718M12D3

MG719M12E1

MG740M3D3

MG741M2D2

MG742M19D1

MG743M1D1, M2D1, M3D1, M12D1, M15D1,M20D1

MG745M2D2, M2D4, M3D2, M2D5, M20D2

MG746M1D2, M19D1

MG756M11D1, M12D3

MG757M12D2

Libya

Regulation 0044/162016-01-20

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import/export not allowed after control

CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.

TM636Specific technology for the development, production or use of the items specified in the annex containing the list of equipment which might be used for internal repression.

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172017-09-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import/export not allowed after control

CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.

DU023Goods 0D001 from the dual use list.

DU096Goods 1D001 from the dual use list.

DU097Goods 1D002 from the dual use list.

DU098Goods 1D101 from the dual use list.

DU099Goods 1D103 from the dual use list.

DU100Goods 1D201 from the dual use list.

DU101Goods 1E001 from the dual use list.

DU102Goods 1E002 from the dual use list.

DU103Goods 1E101 from the dual use list.

DU104Goods 1E102 from the dual use list.

DU105Goods 1E103 from the dual use list.

DU106Goods 1E104 from the dual use list.

DU107Goods 1E201 from the dual use list.

DU108Goods 1E202 from the dual use list.

DU109Goods 1E203 from the dual use list.

DU165Goods 2D001 from the dual use list.

DU166Goods 2D002 from the dual use list.

DU167Goods 2D101 from the dual use list.

DU168Goods 2D201 from the dual use list.

DU169Goods 2D202 from the dual use list.

DU170Goods 2E001 from the dual use list.

DU171Goods 2E002 from the dual use list.

DU172Goods 2E003 from the dual use list.

DU173Goods 2E101 from the dual use list.

DU174Goods 2E201 from the dual use list.

DU175Goods 2E301 from the dual use list.

DU207Goods 3D001 from the dual use list.

DU208Goods 3D002 from the dual use list.

DU209Goods 3D003 from the dual use list.

DU210Goods 3D101 from the dual use list.

DU211Goods 3E001 from the dual use list.

DU212Goods 3E002 from the dual use list.

DU213Goods 3E101 from the dual use list.

DU214Goods 3E102 from the dual use list.

DU215Goods 3E201 from the dual use list.

DU224Goods 4D001 from the dual use list.

DU225Goods 4D002 from the dual use list.

DU226Goods 4D003 from the dual use list.

DU227Goods 4E001 from the dual use list.

DU235Goods 5D001 from the dual use list.

DU236Goods 5D002 from the dual use list.

DU237Goods 5E001 from the dual use list.

DU238Goods 5E002 from the dual use list.

DU239Goods 5E101 from the dual use list.

DU267Goods 6D001 from the dual use list.

DU268Goods 6D002 from the dual use list.

DU269Goods 6D003 from the dual use list.

DU270Goods 6D102 from the dual use list.

DU271Goods 6D103 from the dual use list.

DU272Goods 6E001 from the dual use list.

DU273Goods 6E002 from the dual use list.

DU274Goods 6E003 from the dual use list.

DU275Goods 6E101 from the dual use list.

DU276Goods 6E201 from the dual use list.

DU299Goods 7D001 from the dual use list.

DU300Goods 7D002 from the dual use list.

DU301Goods 7D003 from the dual use list.

DU302Goods 7D101 from the dual use list.

DU303Goods 7D102 from the dual use list.

DU304Goods 7D103 from the dual use list.

DU305Goods 7E001 from the dual use list.

DU306Goods 7E002 from the dual use list.

DU307Goods 7E003 from the dual use list.

DU308Goods 7E004 from the dual use list.

DU309Goods 7E101 from the dual use list.

DU310Goods 7E102 from the dual use list.

DU311Goods 7E104 from the dual use list.

DU320Goods 8D001 from the dual use list.

DU321Goods 8D002 from the dual use list.

DU322Goods 8E001 from the dual use list.

DU323Goods 8E002 from the dual use list.

DU369Goods 9D001 from the dual use list.

DU370Goods 9D002 from the dual use list.

DU371Goods 9D003 from the dual use list.

DU372Goods 9D004 from the dual use list.

DU373Goods 9D101 from the dual use list.

DU374Goods 9D103 from the dual use list.

DU375Goods 9E001 from the dual use list.

DU376Goods 9E002 from the dual use list.

DU377Goods 9E003 from the dual use list.

DU378Goods 9E101 from the dual use list.

DU379Goods 9E102 from the dual use list.

DU394Goods 5D101 from the dual use list.

DU630Goods 9D104 from the dual use list.

DU631Goods 9D105 from the dual use list.

DU634Goods 3E003 from the dual use list.

DU636Goods 0E001 from the dual use list.

DU638Goods 3D004 from the dual use list.

DU645Goods 1D003 from the dual use list.

Restriction on entry into free circulation(5)

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4013Archives, and any elements thereof, of any kind or any medium which are more than 50 years old

TM570The following shall be prohibited: a) the import of or the introduction into the territory of the Community of, and b) the dealing in, Iraqi cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific and religious importance, if they have been illegally removed from locations in Iraq, in particular, if: i) the items form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of Iraqi museums, archives or libraries' conservation collection, or the inventories of Iraqi religious institutions, or ii) there exists reasonable suspicion that the goods have been removed from Iraq without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Iraq's laws and regulations. These prohibitions shall not apply if it is shown that either: a) the cultural items were exported from Iraq prior to 6 August 1990; or b) the cultural items are being returned to Iraqi institutions in accordance with the objective of safe return as set out in paragraph 7 of UNSC Resolution 1483 (2003).

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4023Incunabula and manuscripts, including maps and musical scores, singly or in collections, more than 50 years old which do not belong to their originators

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172019-07-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y970Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Annex II, Part VI of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509)

Import/export not allowed after control

MG799Rapid prototyping, including additive manufacturing equipment

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4013Archives, and any elements thereof, of any kind or any medium which are more than 50 years old

TM572It shall be prohibited to import, export, or transfer Syrian cultural property goods and other goods of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific or religious importance, including those listed in Annex XI of Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the goods have been removed from Syria without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Syrian law or international law, in particular if the goods form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of the conservation collections of Syrian museums, archives or libraries, or the inventories of Syrian religious institutions. The prohibition shall not apply if it is demonstrated that: (a) the goods were exported from Syria prior to 9 May 2011; or (b) the goods are being safely returned to their legitimate owners in Syria.

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4023Incunabula and manuscripts, including maps and musical scores, singly or in collections, more than 50 years old which do not belong to their originators

Start date: 1972-01-01

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

4904000000: The goods are music, in manuscript or printed form.
4910000000: The goods are a printed calendar, including a calendar block.

Classification tips

The goods are plans, drawings, handwritten texts, or the specified reproductions or copies thereof.
The goods are not a calendar but a plan, drawing, handwritten text, or specified reproduction or copy.

Typical uses

Regulatory notes

Chapter noteChapter 49 — Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; Manuscripts, typescripts and plans

1. This chapter does not cover: (a) photographic negatives or positives on transparent bases (Chapter 37); (b) maps, plans or globes, in relief, whether or not printed (heading 9023); (c) playing cards or other goods of Chapter 95; (d) original engravings, prints or lithographs (heading 9702), postage or revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery or the like of heading 9704, antiques of an age exceeding 100 years or other articles of Chapter 97. 2. For the purposes of Chapter 49, the term 'printed' also means reproduced by means of a duplicating machine, produced under the control of a computer, embossed, photographed, photocopied, thermocopied or typewritten. 3. Newspapers, journals and periodicals which are bound otherwise than in paper, and sets of newspapers, journals or periodicals comprising more than one number under a single cover are to be classified in heading 4901, whether or not containing advertising material. 4. Heading 4901 also covers: (a) a collection of printed reproductions of, for example, works of art or drawings, with a relative text, put up with numbered pages in a form suitable for binding into one or more volumes; (b) a pictorial supplement accompanying, and subsidiary to, a bound volume; (c) printed parts of books or booklets, in the form of assembled or separate sheets or signatures, constituting the whole or a part of a complete work and designed for binding. However, printed pictures or illustrations not bearing a text, whether in the form of signatures or separate sheets, fall in heading 4911.

Non-preferential origin

tariff_shift

Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing.

CTH

tariff_shift

CTH

Residual rule

Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primary rules and the other

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing (4906000000)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing is 0.000 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing (4906000000)?

Yes, 2 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing (4906000000)?

Yes, 8 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

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Hierarchy

10Section X — PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL

4900000000PRINTED BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PICTURES AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF THE PRINTING INDUSTRY; MANUSCRIPTS, TYPESCRIPTS AND PLANS

4 other codes

4905000000Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed

4 other codes

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty0.000 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

0.000 %

Footnotes

Preferential rates(2)

Preferential rates - 2 Origin
Origin	Rate	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
United Kingdom 0.000 %EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement	0.000 %	—	EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
United States 0.000 %	0.000 %	—	—	1

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 4900000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Suspension -ships, vessels & drilling platforms(1)

ERGA OMNES

0.000 %1Regulation 2658/872016-07-01

1 certificate(s) required

C990Other certificates

End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)

Measure not applicable

Import control(5)

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 0267/122017-04-03

Except:IR(Iran)

3 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

C067Other certificates

Import authorisation for restricted goods and technologies (Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012)

Y069Particular provisions

Goods not consigned from Iran

Import/export not allowed after control

DU023Goods 0D001 from the dual use list.

DU096Goods 1D001 from the dual use list.

DU097Goods 1D002 from the dual use list.

DU107Goods 1E201 from the dual use list.

DU108Goods 1E202 from the dual use list.

DU109Goods 1E203 from the dual use list.

DU165Goods 2D001 from the dual use list.

DU166Goods 2D002 from the dual use list.

DU167Goods 2D101 from the dual use list.

DU168Goods 2D201 from the dual use list.

DU169Goods 2D202 from the dual use list.

DU170Goods 2E001 from the dual use list.

DU171Goods 2E002 from the dual use list.

DU173Goods 2E101 from the dual use list.

DU174Goods 2E201 from the dual use list.

DU208Goods 3D002 from the dual use list.

DU211Goods 3E001 from the dual use list.

DU215Goods 3E201 from the dual use list.

DU276Goods 6E201 from the dual use list.

DU636Goods 0E001 from the dual use list.

DU690Goods 3D225 from the dual use list.

DU700Goods 6D203 from the dual use list.

DU701Goods 6E203 from the dual use list.

Iran

Regulation 0267/122025-09-30

1 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

DU023Goods 0D001 from the dual use list.

DU096Goods 1D001 from the dual use list.

DU097Goods 1D002 from the dual use list.

DU107Goods 1E201 from the dual use list.

DU108Goods 1E202 from the dual use list.

DU109Goods 1E203 from the dual use list.

DU165Goods 2D001 from the dual use list.

DU166Goods 2D002 from the dual use list.

DU167Goods 2D101 from the dual use list.

DU168Goods 2D201 from the dual use list.

DU169Goods 2D202 from the dual use list.

DU170Goods 2E001 from the dual use list.

DU171Goods 2E002 from the dual use list.

DU173Goods 2E101 from the dual use list.

DU174Goods 2E201 from the dual use list.

DU208Goods 3D002 from the dual use list.

DU211Goods 3E001 from the dual use list.

DU215Goods 3E201 from the dual use list.

DU276Goods 6E201 from the dual use list.

DU636Goods 0E001 from the dual use list.

DU690Goods 3D225 from the dual use list.

DU700Goods 6D203 from the dual use list.

DU701Goods 6E203 from the dual use list.

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172019-07-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y971Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Annex II, Part VIII of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509)

Import/export not allowed after control

MG768Software for neutronic calculations/modelling

MG769Software for radiation transport calculations/modelling

MG770Software for hydrodynamic calculations/modelling (except those used strictly for civilian purposes, such as but not limited to communal heating utilities)

Ukraine

Regulation 0692/142026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y997Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

Import not allowed

Ukraine

Regulation 0263/222026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y984Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

Import/export not allowed after control

Import control -restricted goods & technologies(3)

Iran

Regulation 0267/122017-10-23

1 certificate(s) required

Y966Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD971Annex III (MG footnotes) shall list the items, including goods and technology, contained in the Missile Technology Control Regime list (Council regulation 267/2012).

MG652MD6D1

MG653M17D1

MG654M

MG656M6E1, M17E1

MG657M6E2

MG658M6E1

MG672M3D

MG673M3D1, M6D2, M15D1

MG680M15D1

MG683M15E1

MG691M2D3, M9D1

MG692M2D, M9D1,M10D1, M11D12

MG693M9D2, M9D3, M9D4

MG694M16D1

MG695M2E1, M9E1

MG696M10E1

MG697M11E1

MG698M10E2

MG718M12D3

MG719M12E1

MG740M3D3

MG741M2D2

MG742M19D1

MG743M1D1, M2D1, M3D1, M12D1, M15D1,M20D1

MG745M2D2, M2D4, M3D2, M2D5, M20D2

MG746M1D2, M19D1

MG756M11D1, M12D3

MG757M12D2

Libya

Regulation 0044/162016-01-20

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import/export not allowed after control

CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.

TM636Specific technology for the development, production or use of the items specified in the annex containing the list of equipment which might be used for internal repression.

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172017-09-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import/export not allowed after control

CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.

DU023Goods 0D001 from the dual use list.

DU096Goods 1D001 from the dual use list.

DU097Goods 1D002 from the dual use list.

DU098Goods 1D101 from the dual use list.

DU099Goods 1D103 from the dual use list.

DU100Goods 1D201 from the dual use list.

DU101Goods 1E001 from the dual use list.

DU102Goods 1E002 from the dual use list.

DU103Goods 1E101 from the dual use list.

DU104Goods 1E102 from the dual use list.

DU105Goods 1E103 from the dual use list.

DU106Goods 1E104 from the dual use list.

DU107Goods 1E201 from the dual use list.

DU108Goods 1E202 from the dual use list.

DU109Goods 1E203 from the dual use list.

DU165Goods 2D001 from the dual use list.

DU166Goods 2D002 from the dual use list.

DU167Goods 2D101 from the dual use list.

DU168Goods 2D201 from the dual use list.

DU169Goods 2D202 from the dual use list.

DU170Goods 2E001 from the dual use list.

DU171Goods 2E002 from the dual use list.

DU172Goods 2E003 from the dual use list.

DU173Goods 2E101 from the dual use list.

DU174Goods 2E201 from the dual use list.

DU175Goods 2E301 from the dual use list.

DU207Goods 3D001 from the dual use list.

DU208Goods 3D002 from the dual use list.

DU209Goods 3D003 from the dual use list.

DU210Goods 3D101 from the dual use list.

DU211Goods 3E001 from the dual use list.

DU212Goods 3E002 from the dual use list.

DU213Goods 3E101 from the dual use list.

DU214Goods 3E102 from the dual use list.

DU215Goods 3E201 from the dual use list.

DU224Goods 4D001 from the dual use list.

DU225Goods 4D002 from the dual use list.

DU226Goods 4D003 from the dual use list.

DU227Goods 4E001 from the dual use list.

DU235Goods 5D001 from the dual use list.

DU236Goods 5D002 from the dual use list.

DU237Goods 5E001 from the dual use list.

DU238Goods 5E002 from the dual use list.

DU239Goods 5E101 from the dual use list.

DU267Goods 6D001 from the dual use list.

DU268Goods 6D002 from the dual use list.

DU269Goods 6D003 from the dual use list.

DU270Goods 6D102 from the dual use list.

DU271Goods 6D103 from the dual use list.

DU272Goods 6E001 from the dual use list.

DU273Goods 6E002 from the dual use list.

DU274Goods 6E003 from the dual use list.

DU275Goods 6E101 from the dual use list.

DU276Goods 6E201 from the dual use list.

DU299Goods 7D001 from the dual use list.

DU300Goods 7D002 from the dual use list.

DU301Goods 7D003 from the dual use list.

DU302Goods 7D101 from the dual use list.

DU303Goods 7D102 from the dual use list.

DU304Goods 7D103 from the dual use list.

DU305Goods 7E001 from the dual use list.

DU306Goods 7E002 from the dual use list.

DU307Goods 7E003 from the dual use list.

DU308Goods 7E004 from the dual use list.

DU309Goods 7E101 from the dual use list.

DU310Goods 7E102 from the dual use list.

DU311Goods 7E104 from the dual use list.

DU320Goods 8D001 from the dual use list.

DU321Goods 8D002 from the dual use list.

DU322Goods 8E001 from the dual use list.

DU323Goods 8E002 from the dual use list.

DU369Goods 9D001 from the dual use list.

DU370Goods 9D002 from the dual use list.

DU371Goods 9D003 from the dual use list.

DU372Goods 9D004 from the dual use list.

DU373Goods 9D101 from the dual use list.

DU374Goods 9D103 from the dual use list.

DU375Goods 9E001 from the dual use list.

DU376Goods 9E002 from the dual use list.

DU377Goods 9E003 from the dual use list.

DU378Goods 9E101 from the dual use list.

DU379Goods 9E102 from the dual use list.

DU394Goods 5D101 from the dual use list.

DU630Goods 9D104 from the dual use list.

DU631Goods 9D105 from the dual use list.

DU634Goods 3E003 from the dual use list.

DU636Goods 0E001 from the dual use list.

DU638Goods 3D004 from the dual use list.

DU645Goods 1D003 from the dual use list.

Restriction on entry into free circulation(5)

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4013Archives, and any elements thereof, of any kind or any medium which are more than 50 years old

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4023Incunabula and manuscripts, including maps and musical scores, singly or in collections, more than 50 years old which do not belong to their originators

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172019-07-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y970Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Annex II, Part VI of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509)

Import/export not allowed after control

MG799Rapid prototyping, including additive manufacturing equipment

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4013Archives, and any elements thereof, of any kind or any medium which are more than 50 years old

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4023Incunabula and manuscripts, including maps and musical scores, singly or in collections, more than 50 years old which do not belong to their originators

Start date: 1972-01-01

Trade Statistics

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

4904000000: The goods are music, in manuscript or printed form.
4910000000: The goods are a printed calendar, including a calendar block.

Classification tips

The goods are plans, drawings, handwritten texts, or the specified reproductions or copies thereof.
The goods are not a calendar but a plan, drawing, handwritten text, or specified reproduction or copy.

Typical uses

Regulatory notes

Chapter noteChapter 49 — Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; Manuscripts, typescripts and plans

Non-preferential origin

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CTH

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CTH

Residual rule

Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primary rules and the other

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

Yes, 2 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Yes, 8 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

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Keywords

architectural plan · engineering drawing · carbon copy · architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial or topographical plans and drawings · original drawn by hand · photographic reproduction on sensitised paper or carbon copy · handwritten text

Section noteNotes to Section X — Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; Recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; Paper and paperboard and articles thereof

Section X has no Section Notes. Classification rules are governed by the Chapter Notes of Chapters 47 (Pulp), 48 (Paper and paperboard) and 49 (Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). Key rules: Chapter 48 Note 2 defines the scope of 'paper' and 'paperboard' by weight thresholds and provides for classification of coated and laminated products. Chapter 49 covers printed matter but excludes products where printing is merely incidental to the primary use. The term 'paper' throughout the Nomenclature extends to all fibrous webs of cellulosic material.

TARIC code 4906000000 (Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing) covers the following products: Original hand-drawn architectural plan, Photographic reproduction on sensitised paper of an engineering drawing.

What are the non-preferential origin rules for Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing (4906000000)?

Non-preferential origin rules for Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing are defined in Annex 22-01 of the UCC Delegated Act. These rules determine the country of origin for MFN duty rates, trade policy measures, and origin marking.

Can TARIC code 4906000000 be used on a customs declaration?

Yes, TARIC code 4906000000 (Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing) is a declarable code. It can be used directly on EU customs import and export declarations (Single Administrative Document).

Trade Statistics

Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

+€0

Import €/kg

€25.72/kg

Export €/kg

€182.92/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

2,298

Moderate

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.1M	38Kt	€56.36/kg	33.4%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.8M	38Kt	€48.48/kg	28.5%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€887K	83Kt	€10.68/kg	13.8%
4	🇲🇽 Mexico	€696K	729	€954.63/kg	10.8%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€331K	17Kt	€19.17/kg	5.1%
6	🇮🇱 Israel	€307K	231	€1.3K/kg	4.8%
7	🇳🇴 Norway	€230K	11Kt	€20.59/kg	3.6%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€29.4M	119Kt	€248.21/kg	45.2%
2	🇪🇬 Egypt	€17.2M	7Kt	€2.4K/kg	26.4%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€7.3M	39Kt	€184.74/kg	11.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.2M	56Kt	€75.50/kg	6.5%
5	🇹🇲 TM	€3.5M	967	€3.6K/kg	5.4%
6	🇸🇬 Singapore	€2.1M	339	€6.3K/kg	3.3%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.4M	4Kt	€378.11/kg	2.1%

EU Member States

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Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

+€0

Import €/kg

€25.72/kg

Export €/kg

€182.92/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

2,298

Moderate

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.1M	38Kt	€56.36/kg	33.4%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.8M	38Kt	€48.48/kg	28.5%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€887K	83Kt	€10.68/kg	13.8%
4	🇲🇽 Mexico	€696K	729	€954.63/kg	10.8%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€331K	17Kt	€19.17/kg	5.1%
6	🇮🇱 Israel	€307K	231	€1.3K/kg	4.8%
7	🇳🇴 Norway	€230K	11Kt	€20.59/kg	3.6%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€29.4M	119Kt	€248.21/kg	45.2%
2	🇪🇬 Egypt	€17.2M	7Kt	€2.4K/kg	26.4%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€7.3M	39Kt	€184.74/kg	11.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.2M	56Kt	€75.50/kg	6.5%
5	🇹🇲 TM	€3.5M	967	€3.6K/kg	5.4%
6	🇸🇬 Singapore	€2.1M	339	€6.3K/kg	3.3%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.4M	4Kt	€378.11/kg	2.1%

EU Member States

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