49 Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures and Other Products of the Printing Industry; Manuscripts, Typescripts and Plans
Chapter page inside the AHECC hierarchy. Use it to move from the chapter heading to the final 8-digit export statistical item code.
What this chapter covers
AHECC chapter pages sit one step above the final export statistical item code. They are the most practical place to compare detailed codes before you choose the exact 8-digit reference.
Use the table below to scan the final item codes inside this chapter and then open the individual item page if you need the hierarchy context.
Chapter facts
- Chapter code
- 49
- Final item codes
- 18
Export statistical item codes
| Item code | Title | UQ |
|---|---|---|
| 49011000 | In single sheets, whether or not folded | NO |
| 49019100 | Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof | NO |
| 49019909 | Other | NO |
| 49021000 | Appearing at least four times a week | NO |
| 49029000 | Other | NO |
| 49030000 | Children'S Picture, Drawing or Colouring Books | NO |
| 49040000 | Music, Printed or in Manuscript, Whether or Not Bound or Illustrated | NO |
| 49052001 | In book form | NO |
| 49059090 | Other | NO |
| 49060000 | 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 | NO |
| 49070000 | 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 Similar Documents of Title | NO |
| 49081000 | Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable | NO |
| 49089000 | Other | NO |
| 49090000 | Printed or Illustrated Postcards; Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages or Announcements, Whether or Not Illustrated, with or Without Envelopes or Trimmings | NO |
| 49100000 | Calendars of Any Kind, Printed, Including Calendar Blocks | KG |
| 49111001 | Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like | NR |
| 49119101 | Pictures, designs and photographs | NR |
| 49119900 | Other | NR |
Frequently asked questions
What is AHECC chapter 49?
Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures and Other Products of the Printing Industry; Manuscripts, Typescripts and Plans is a chapter within AHECC section X. It sits directly above the export statistical item codes used in declarations.
Is the chapter code enough for an export declaration?
Usually not. Export declarations typically require the final 8-digit export statistical item code, not just the chapter heading.
Why are item codes listed directly on this page?
The chapter page is the shortest path from category browsing to the final export code. Listing the end codes here makes the last step explicit.
Source and trust
- Official AHECC source
- ABS 123310.xlsx
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-18
This page is an independent rendered view of the official ABS AHECC table. Use the ABS file and customs guidance for formal export coding.
Please verify critical classification decisions with the official authority before using them for tax, payroll, licensing, immigration or compliance work.