What HS code should I use for books, paper & stationery?

Books, Paper & Stationery products fall under several HS codes depending on the exact item. For example, printed books is classified under HS code 4901.99.00. See the table above for the 5 most common books, paper & stationery HS codes with current EU, US, and UK duty rates.

Do HS codes for books, paper & stationery differ between EU, US, and UK?

The first 6 digits of an HS code are identical worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. The EU uses 8-digit CN codes, the US uses 10-digit HTS codes, and the UK uses 10-digit commodity codes — but duty rates differ by jurisdiction. All rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates; preferential rates may apply under trade agreements.

Are these books, paper & stationery duty rates up to date for 2026?

Yes. Duty rates are synced weekly from the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, EU TARIC database, and UK Global Tariff. Click any product row for the exact verification date and direct links to the official source.

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Books, Paper & StationeryHS Codes & 2026 Duty Rates

Looking up the HS code for books, paper & stationery? Below are the 5 most common books, paper & stationery HS codes with current EU, US, and UK import duty rates — verified 2026 against official tariff schedules.

HS codes and import duty rates for books, notebooks, paper, printing materials, and office stationery.

Quick answer

Books, Paper & Stationery are most commonly classified under HS chapter 48. The single most common HS code is 4820.10.20 for notebook / journal (EU Free, US Free, UK Free). 5 books, paper & stationery HS code variants are listed below with verified 2026 duty rates.

Printed Books4901.99.00🇪🇺 Free🇺🇸 Free🇬🇧 Free Notebook / Journal4820.10.20🇪🇺 Free🇺🇸 Free🇬🇧 Free Ballpoint Pens9608.10.10🇪🇺 3%🇺🇸 Free🇬🇧 3%

Product

HS Code

🇪🇺 EU

🇺🇸 US

🇬🇧 UK

Printed BooksPrinted books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter — other books

4901.99.00

Free

Notebook / JournalRegisters, account books, notebooks, order books — notebooks of a kind commonly used in offices or schools

4820.10.20

Free

A4 Printer Paper / Copy PaperUncoated paper and paperboard for writing, printing or other graphic purposes — weighing 40–150 g/m², in sheets

4802.56.80

Free

Ballpoint PensBall point pens — with liquid ink (rollerball pens)

9608.10.10

Free

Cardboard Boxes / Corrugated PackagingCartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard

4819.10.00

Free

Duty rates shown are MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rates. Preferential rates under trade agreements may apply. Click any product for full classification details and prior ruling links.

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