HS Chapter 49 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29
Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Printed books, newspapers (HS Chapter 49). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.
| Country | Avg. MFN Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| India | 5.5% | |
| Thailand | 2.5% | |
| South Africa | 0.8% | |
| Australia | 0.7% | |
| UAE | 0.3% | |
| Brazil | 0.0% | |
| China | 0.0% | |
| United States | 0.0% | |
| France | 0.0% | |
| United Kingdom | 0.0% | |
| Germany | 0.0% | |
| Mexico | 0.0% |
MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 49. Rates vary significantly within a chapter. Always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.
| HS Code | Description | IN | GB | US | CN | DE | BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 490700 | 20.1% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 490110 | 20.1% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 490191 | 20.1% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 490199 | 20.1% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 490210 | 20.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 490290 | 20.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 490520 | 20.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 490590 | 20.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 490300 | 20.1% | 10.0% | - | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% |
| 490600 | 20.1% | 10.0% | - | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% |
| 490400 | 20.1% | 0.0% | - | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% |
| 490510 | 0.0% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 490591 | 0.0% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 490599 | 0.0% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 49 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.
| HS Code | Route | Agreement | Rate | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 490300 | Argentina → Uruguay | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 16.0% | |
| 490300 | Brazil → Uruguay | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 16.0% | |
| 490300 | Chile → Uruguay | MERCOSUR-CL | Save 16.0% | |
| 490110 | UAE → India | IN-AE-CEPA | Save 10.0% | |
| 490110 | Australia → India | IN-AU-ECTA | Save 10.0% | |
| 490110 | United Kingdom → India | IN-UK-ECTA | Save 10.0% | |
| 490110 | KR → India | IN-KR-CEPA | Save 10.0% | |
| 490110 | Mauritius → India | IN-MU-CECPA | Save 10.0% | |
| 490110 | Oman → India | IN-OM-CEPA | Save 10.0% | |
| 490110 | Philippines → India | IN-ASEAN-CECA | Save 10.0% |
In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate. Reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.
| Country | Tax Type | Standard Rate |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | VAT | 5% |
| Australia | GST | 10% |
| Brazil | IPI | 0% |
| China | VAT | 9% |
| United Kingdom | VAT | 0% |
| India | GST | 5% |
| Mexico | VAT | 16% |
| Thailand | VAT | 7% |
| South Africa | VAT | 15% |
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Calculate free →Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.