HS Heading 4901
Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
6 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 49 (Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts and plans). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49011000 | Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets, Etc, In Single Sheets | 25 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 80.18% |
| 49019100 | Dictionaries And Encyclopaedias, And Serial Instalments Thereof | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 12.5% |
| 49019910 | Religious,Reference,Scientific,Medical,Engg,Agril. & Oth.Books for higher education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 12.5% |
| 49019920 | Text books for primary and secondary education. | 25 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 44.75% |
| 49019930 | Other books | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 17.88% |
| 49019990 | Printed Books,Brichures,Leaflets&Similar Printed Metter, Nes | 25 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 44.75% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 1,363,108,188 (635,179 kg) under this heading, across 6 of its 6 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 6 | 96,298 kg | BDT 47,259,848 |
| January 2026 | 4 | 92,655 kg | BDT 44,476,126 |
| February 2026 | 5 | 106,786 kg | BDT 31,736,852 |
| March 2026 | 6 | 144,918 kg | BDT 1,169,647,896 |
| April 2026 | 6 | 65,093 kg | BDT 31,474,365 |
| May 2026 | 5 | 129,429 kg | BDT 38,513,101 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 49019910 — Religious,Reference,Scientific,Medical,Engg,Agril. & Oth.Books for higher education — BDT 21,875,296
- 49019930 — Other books — BDT 7,567,594
- 49019990 — Printed Books,Brichures,Leaflets&Similar Printed Metter, Nes — BDT 5,614,876
- 49011000 — Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets, Etc, In Single Sheets — BDT 3,162,472
- 49019100 — Dictionaries And Encyclopaedias, And Serial Instalments Thereof — BDT 292,863
Bonded imports. A further BDT 33,819,211 (54,016 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 2.4% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.