Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry

24 HS codes in 11 headings · Bangladesh Customs Tariff FY 2025-2026

Section X: Pulp of Wood; Paper and Paperboard and Articles Thereof

The table below lists every 8-digit Bangladesh HS code in chapter 49, grouped by 4-digit heading. Rates are percentages of the assessable value except where noted. TTI (total tax incidence) is the combined tax as a percentage of the assessable value. Open any code for the full breakdown and a worked example, or calculate your own shipment with the duty calculator.

Heading 49.01

HS Code Description CD SD VAT TTI
4901.10.00 Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets, Etc, In Single Sheets 25% 10% 15% 73.74%
4901.91.00 Dictionaries And Encyclopaedias, And Serial Instalments Thereof 0% 0% 0% 10.00%
4901.99.10 Religious,Reference,Scientific,Medical,Engg,Agril. & Oth.Books for higher education 0% 0% 0% 10.00%
4901.99.20 Text books for primary and secondary education. 25% 0% 0% 38.90%
4901.99.30 Other books 5% 0% 0% 15.00%
4901.99.90 Printed Books,Brichures,Leaflets&Similar Printed Metter, Nes 25% 0% 0% 38.90%

Heading 49.02

HS Code Description CD SD VAT TTI
4902.10.00 Newspapers, Journals And Periodicals, Appearing At Least 4 Times A Week 5% 0% 0% 10.00%
4902.90.00 Newspapers, Journals And Periodicals, Appearing < Four Times A Week 5% 0% 0% 10.00%

Heading 49.03

HS Code Description CD SD VAT TTI
4903.00.00 Children'S Picture, Drawing Or Colouring Books 10% 0% 0% 20.00%

Heading 49.04

HS Code Description CD SD VAT TTI
4904.00.00 Music, Printed Or In Manuscript 5% 0% 15% 31.50%

Heading 49.05

HS Code Description CD SD VAT TTI
4905.20.00 Map and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds In book form 5% 0% 15% 31.50%
4905.90.00 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases,...NES 5% 0% 15% 31.50%

Heading 49.06

HS Code Description CD SD VAT TTI
4906.00.00 Plans...For Archit...Purposes;Handwitten Texts;Photogr.Of Repo.Of The .... 5% 0% 15% 31.50%

Heading 49.07

HS Code Description CD SD VAT TTI
4907.00.10 Stock Share And Bond Certificates&Similar Documents Of Title Cheque Forms 25% 0% 15% 58.40%
4907.00.90 New Stamps,Stamp-Impressed Paper,Cheque Forms,Banknotes,Nes 10% 0% 15% 37.25%

Heading 49.08

HS Code Description CD SD VAT TTI
4908.10.10 Transfers (decalcomanias) 10% 0% 15% 37.25%
4908.10.90 Transfers(Decalcomanias), Vitrifiable, Nes 10% 0% 15% 37.25%
4908.90.00 Transfers (Decalcomanias) (Excl. Vitrifiable) 10% 0% 15% 37.25%

Heading 49.09

HS Code Description CD SD VAT TTI
4909.00.00 Printed Or Illustrated Postcards; Printed Cards Bearing Greetings, Etc 25% 20% 15% 89.08%

Heading 49.10

HS Code Description CD SD VAT TTI
4910.00.00 CALENDER OF ANY KIND, PRINTED, INCLUDING CALENDER BLOCKS 25% 20% 15% 84.40%

Heading 49.11

HS Code Description CD SD VAT TTI
4911.10.00 Trade Advertising Material, Commercial Catalogues And The Like 25% 20% 15% 89.08%
4911.91.00 Pictures, Designs And Photographs 25% 20% 15% 89.08%
4911.99.10 Scratch card, TV 25% 20% 15% 89.08%
4911.99.90 Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs., NES 25% 20% 15% 89.08%

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