HS Code 4907Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title
1 six-digit code · Heading 7 of 11 in Chapter 49 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4907 is for paper that works like money or proof of ownership. Think of stamps, notes and certificates, not books or posters.
Heading 4907does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title” classify at the single six-digit code 490700. The heading is number 7 of 11 in Chapter 49, Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans, which runs to 18 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4907
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 490700 | Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title |
What HS code 4907 covers
Most printed paper in Chapter 49 is made to be read or looked at. The goods here are different. They have value because of what is printed on them, and a blank sheet does not belong here.
The goods in this group are:
- Unused postage stamps and revenue stamps of current or new issue
- Stamp-impressed paper
- Cheque forms
- Banknotes
- Stock, share and bond certificates, and similar documents of title
The face value test
Two ideas decide most cases. The first is "unused". A stamp that has already paid for postage is not in this group. The second is "recognised face value". The stamp or note must carry a face value, or be about to carry one, in the country where it is issued.
If your goods fail that test, look at another heading. The HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.
How 4907 differs from nearby headings
Heading 4911 is the catch-all for printed matter not named elsewhere, including printed pictures and photographs. When a good fits a named heading such as 4907, it goes there and not in the catch-all.
Heading 4909 is about cards that people write on and send. A postage stamp is different: it pays for the sending. Heading 4901 is about material that people read. A share certificate may look like a printed page, but it proves ownership, so it does not go with books.
Heading 4908 is for transfers, also called decalcomanias. Heading 4906 is for plans and drawings, including hand-drawn originals. Neither one covers money, stamps or certificates.
You can see the full list of headings on the Chapter 49 printed matter HS codes page, or browse all HS code chapters.
HS 490700 and national tariffs
Traders also search for HS 490700 or HSN code 4907. This is the six-digit code you will see on customs papers for these goods.
Some countries add more digits for their own tariff. Duty and GST rates are set by each country, so check your national tariff before you ship. This page does not state any rates.
Import and export data for this heading
Goods in this group move in small, careful flows. Shipment records show who is moving them and where.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Open the HS 4907 import data page to see who buys these goods. Open the HS 4907 export data page to see who sells them. For a lead list, try Find buyers by HS code or Find suppliers by HS code, and enter 490700.
Related
- Chapter 49 printed matter HS codes
- HS 4911 printed matter n.e.c.
- HS 4909 postcards and greeting cards
- HS 4901 printed books
- HS 4908 transfers (decalcomanias)
- HS 4906 plans and drawings
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Nearby headings in Chapter 49
- 4901Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not…3 codes
- 4902Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or…2 codes
- 4903Children's picture, drawing or colouring books1 code
- 4904Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated1 code
- 4905Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall…2 codes
- 4906Plans and drawings; for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial…1 code
- 4908Transfers (decalcomanias)2 codes
- 4909Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings…1 code
- 4910Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks1 code
- 4911Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs3 codes
Who ships under 4907?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section X: Pulp of Wood; Paper and Paperboard, chapters 47–49.
HS Code 4907: common questions
What is the HS code for banknotes?
Banknotes are named in this heading, so they go under 490700. They must have a recognised face value in the country that issues them.
What is the HS code for share certificates?
Share certificates, along with stock and bond certificates, also go under 490700. They count as documents of title, not ordinary printed matter.
Is stamp-impressed paper in this heading too?
Yes. It is named in the heading, so it shares the same six-digit code as unused stamps.
HS code 4907 vs 4911 printed matter: what is the difference?
Heading 4907 is for named items such as stamps, banknotes, cheque forms and title documents. Heading 4911 takes other printed matter, such as printed pictures and photographs.
What is the six-digit HS code for unused postage stamps?
Use 490700. Your national tariff may add extra digits after it, so check it before you file.
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