What is the HTS code for telephone directories?

Q: What is the HTS code for telephone directories?

The 6-digit HS code for telephone directories is 4901.99. The first 6 digits are the same in every country using the Harmonized System; the full 8-10 digit national code (e.g. EU TARIC, US HTSUS) depends on the destination country.

HTS Code for telephone directories

Product

telephone directories

HS Code (6-digit)

4901.99.••.••

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The 6-digit HS code for telephone directories is 4901.99.

The first 6 digits are the same in every country using the Harmonized System; the full 8-10 digit national code (e.g. EU TARIC, US HTSUS) depends on the destination country.

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EU Binding Tariff Information

HS Code :	4901.99
CN Code :	4901.99.••.••

BTI Reference :

Issuing Country : GERMANY

Date Of Issue : 12.Oct.2026 - 11.Oct.2029

A booklet with 24 connected double pages, each featuring winter-themed illustrations on the outside and a illustrated story for reading aloud on the inside. The content is revealed by removing the back cover. Designed for children aged three and above to celebrate Advent over 24 days.

Description auto translated : This is a block bound at the left edge with adhesive, consisting of 24 continuous double pages (dimensions: approximately 21 x 21 cm). The content becomes visible only after removing the backside. Each double page is printed on the outside with numbers from 1 to 24 and winter-themed illustrations. On the inside of each double page, an illustrated story for reading aloud is printed. The product is designed for decorating the Advent season, one day per day for 24 days before Christmas, suitable for children aged three and above. It is packaged in a printed cardboard box together with a poster (DEBTI-35329/26-2) and three sticker sheets (DEBTI-35329/26-3). The product cannot be classified as a set for retail sale, as the reading text, the poster, and the sticker sheets do not serve a specific need or particular activity. Therefore, all components of the set must be classified separately. See illustration in the attachment. Such goods fall under tariff heading 4901 99 00 00 9 of the Customs Tariff as 'printed matter characterized by text, intended for reading, including illustrated booklets and similar printed products'.

Original Description: Es handelt sich um einen am linken Rand durch Klebebindung zusammengefassten Block, bestehend aus 24 zusammenhängenden Doppelseiten (Abmessungen: etwa 21 x 21 cm). Der Inhalt wird erst sichtbar, wenn die Rückseite abgetrennt wird. Jede Doppelseite ist außen mit einer Zahl von 1 bis 24 sowie winterlichen Abbildungen bedruckt. Im Innern jeder Doppelseite ist eine illustrierte Geschichte zum Vorlesen abgedruckt. Die Ware dient der Ausgestaltung der Adventszeit 24 Tage vor Weihnachten für Kinder ab drei Jahren und ist gemeinsam mit einem Poster (DEBTI-35329/26-2) und drei Stickerbogen (DEBTI-35329/26-3) in einer bedruckten Pappschachtel verpackt. Eine Einreihung als Warenzusammenstellung in Aufmachung für den Einzelverkauf ist ausgeschlossen, da der Block mit Texten zum Lesen, das Poster und die Stickerbogen weder der Befriedigung eines speziellen Bedarfs noch der Ausübung einer bestimmten Tätigkeit dienen. Folglich sind alle Bestandteile der Zusammenstellung getrennt einzureihen. Abbildung siehe Anlage. Derartige Waren gehören als "durch Text charakterisierte, zum Lesen bestimmte Broschüren und ähnliche Druckerzeugnisse, auch illustriert" zur Codenummer 4901 99 00 00 9 des Zolltarifs.

Source : EU Binding Tariff Information
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UK Advance Tariff Rulings

HS Code :	4901.99
HS Code :	4901.99.••.••

Ruling Number :

Date Of Issue : 19.Mar.2024 - 18.Mar.2027

A quotation book containing self-care quotes, designed to inspire and promote well-being.

Description : This is a gift set consisting of several items including: A quotation book of self care quotes, a satin sleep eye mask, a hot chocolate spoon with marshmallows, bath salts, lip balm. The items are all packaged in a box together wrapped in tissue paper and shredded paper for protection. As the items are all essential I have requested the applicant to send in separate ATaRs; this ATAR is intended for the quotation book.

Source : UK Advance Tariff Rulings
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US Customs Ruling (CROSS)

HS Code :	4901.99
HTS Code :	4901.99.••

Ruling Number :

Issuing Country : UNITED STATES

Date Of Issue : 2025-06-06T00:00:00

Horror Movies Coloring Book. A softcover art and pictorial coloring book featuring intricate printed images centered around adult themes of horror films.

Description : books

Please importantly note that only the relevant portion of the related US Ruling (Cross) is displayed above. You may refer to the said customs ruling for the entire ruling explanation.

Source : US Customs Ruling (CROSS)
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TR-BTI

HS Code :	4901.99

Reference Number :

Issuing Country : TURKEY

Date Of Issue : 27.Jul.2016 - 26.Jul.2022

Description : MANUAL FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BE A WRITTEN.

Original Description: YAZAR OLMAK İSTEYENLER İÇİN EL KİTABI.

Source : TR-BTI

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