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4901 — Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
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Build a route: origin → entry into the EU → destination, and see the measures that apply along it.
EU customs measures (TARIC)
Duty is not declared at this level. The table shows only measures that apply to the whole heading and above; the rate for specific goods sits on the subheading. Expand the code below.
Data updated: 2026-08-08 · Indicative – only the official sources (TARIC) are binding.
| Measure type | Origin / area | Duty | Validity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restriction on entry into free circulation | Iraq | — | 2003-05-23 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Restriction on entry into free circulation | Syria | — | 2025-05-29 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Restriction on export | All third countries | — | 2007-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Export control | Belarus | — | 2022-03-03 – 2022-03-07 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Export control | Russian Federation | — | 2022-02-26 – 2022-03-03 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms | ERGA OMNES | 0 % | 2016-07-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
National measures · PL
National VAT (TEDB): standard 23 % · reduced 5 % · reduced 8 %
When the reduced rate applies
Categories this code falls into according to the TEDB database. What decides is the actual use of the goods, not the code alone.
- 5 % LOAN_LIBRARIES Books, music scores, maps supplied electronically (other than publications wholly or predominantly devoted to advertising and other than publications wholly or predominantly consisting of video content or audible music) are subject to 5% VAT rate regardless of CPA code. As regards CN codes 4901 (excluding leaflets), 8523 (only books, music scores, maps on physical means of support)
Source: European Commission, DG TAXUD – Taxes in Europe Database
Documents & conditions (EU)
The full set of EU document conditions for this code. Which ones actually apply depends on the specific measure and the origin of the goods — pick what applies to your consignment. Import scenario.
| Code | Document / description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| C990 | End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y801 | Goods other than those concerned by the prohibitions defined in articles 1e.1 and 1f.1 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y802 | The prohibitions defined in articles 1e.1 and 1f.1 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in articles 1e.3 and 1f.3) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y803 | Export authorisation by virtue of articles 1e.4 and 1fa.1 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y804 | The prohibitions defined in articles 1e.1 and 1f.1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 1f.5) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y987 | The prohibitions defined in articles 2.1 and 2a.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in articles 2.3 and 2a.3) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y990 | Export authorisation by virtue of articles 2.4 or article 2a.4 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 2014/833 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y991 | The prohibitions defined in articles 2.1 and 2a.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 2014/833 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 2.5 and article 2a.5) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y995 | Goods other than those concerned by the prohibitions defined in articles 2.1 and 2a.1 of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
Documents to choose between
These measures are answered with one document from each group — either the certificate, or a declaration that the act does not apply to the goods. Giving two from one group is a contradiction and customs rejects the entry.
Exactly one of: Belarus
Exactly one of: Russian Federation
Sub-items
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4901 10 00 In single sheets, whether or not folded
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4901 91 00 Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof
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4901 99 00 Other