HS Code 4901.99.00
Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
Free
About HS Code 4901.99.00
HS code 4901.99.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other. It falls under Chapter 49 — Printed books, newspapers of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 4901 and subheading 4901.99. This code is used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to determine customs duties, taxes, and regulatory compliance when you import into Canada.
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for 4901.99.00 is Free. This means no customs duty is charged regardless of the country of origin, though GST/HST and other applicable taxes still apply. 20 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 20 offer duty-free access (for example: Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff, Least Developed Country Tariff, General Preferential Tariff, United States Tariff, Mexico Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 4901.99.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 4901.99.00 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (Free) | $0 |
| GST (5%) | $500 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $10,500 |
Illustrative example. Does not include surtaxes, SIMA, excise duties, freight, provincial HST/PST, or trade-agreement exemptions. Use our calculator for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions about HS Code 4901.99.00
What is HS code 4901.99.00?
HS code 4901.99.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. - Other: - Other". It sits under Chapter 49 (Printed books, newspapers) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 4901.99.00?
Imports classified under HS code 4901.99.00 are duty-free at the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rate. You still pay GST/HST and other applicable taxes. Use our calculator to see the full landed cost.
Can I import 4901.99.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 4901.99.00 is duty-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) when the goods originate in the US or Mexico and you provide a valid certification of origin. GST/HST still applies on import.
Does CETA apply to HS code 4901.99.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 4901.99.00 from the European Union enter Canada duty-free under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with a valid origin declaration from the EU exporter.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 4901.99.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 4901.99.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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20 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CCoFTA | Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CEPT | Canada-EFTA Preferential Tariff | Free |
| CETA | Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free |
| CHFTA | Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CIAT | Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff | Free |
| CJFTA | Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CKFTA | Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPaFTA | Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPFTA | Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CUKTCA | Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement | Free |
| CT | Chile Tariff | Free |
| CCCT | Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff | Free |
| CPTPP | Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership | Free |
| CRT | Costa Rica Tariff | Free |
| GPT | General Preferential Tariff | Free |
| IT | Iceland Tariff | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| MT | Mexico Tariff | Free |
| UAT | Ukraine Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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Related HS Codes
Other codes under chapter 49
| 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 |
| 4901.99.00.10 | 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 |
Real products CBSA has classified
From CBSA advance rulings on tariff classification. Each ruling concerns one specific good.
Rulings in subheading 4901.99
Same product family — these rulings were not issued for this code.
- Children’s Gift Set – Piochon Le Petit Canard book4901.99.00.91
- Speedball Textbook4901.99.00.91
- Speedball Textbook and Elegant Writer Set4901.99.00.91