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Chapter 49 - Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans

Philippines import tariff for printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans

MFN Duty Rate Range

Chapter 49 "Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans" goods imported into Philippines are subject to MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rates ranging from 0% - 15%. This chapter contains 34 HS code entries.

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Key Headings (4-digit)

Heading

Description

Other

Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing.

In book form

Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated.

Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks.

Children's picture, drawing or colouring books.

Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof

Banknotes, being legal tender

Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings.

Appearing at least four times a week

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FTA Preferential Rates

Products in this chapter are covered by 13 free trade agreements with preferential rate arrangements. Exporters may benefit from reduced rates through ACFTA (China-ASEAN FTA), RCEP, and other applicable agreements.

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Data source: Philippines official customs tariff database. This page shows chapter-level rate ranges and 4-digit heading summaries only, and does not constitute trade advice. For specific rates, refer to official publications and SuperlinkAI lookup results.