HS Code 490700

HS code 490700 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "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; stampimpressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title". The first two digits (49) are the chapter — Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other printed products — and digits 3-4 (4907) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.

Common products classified under 490700 include stamps, postage stamps, banknotes, currency, checks, stock certificates and similar items matching unused postage. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.

The first 6 digits (490700) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.

Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.