HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4907.00 – 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
HS code 4907.00 is the 6-digit 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, stamp-impressed paper, cheque forms, banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title. It is used for unused postage stamps, revenue stamps, bank notes, blank cheque forms and stock certificates.
What HS 4907.00 covers
This HS code encompasses high-security printed matter with inherent monetary or legal value, such as unused postage stamps, revenue stamps, banknotes, cheque forms, and various financial certificates. International trade in these items is highly specialized and often involves central banks, financial institutions, security printing companies, and philatelic dealers. Importers are typically national treasuries or banks acquiring new currency or financial instruments, or collectors and dealers trading in philatelic items. Exporters are primarily specialized security printing firms or national postal services. Key considerations include stringent security measures during transport, compliance with international financial regulations, and the distinction between items with current face value (covered here) versus collectible items without current face value (often under Chapter 97 for antiques/collectibles). The trade volume is significant for currency and financial instruments but niche for stamps.
- Covers
- Unused postage stamps
- Revenue stamps
- Bank notes
- Blank cheque forms
- Stock certificates
- Bond certificates
- Share certificates
- Stamp-impressed envelopes
- Examples
- US Dollar banknotes
- Euro banknotes
- Royal Mail unused stamps
- blank Visa chequebooks
- corporate stock certificates
Codes often confused with 4907.00
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 970400 (Postage or revenue stamps, stamp-impressed paper, etc., used or unused, other than those of current or new issue in the country to which they are destined) which covers collectible stamps without current face value, and 4901 (Printed books, brochures, leaflets) for general printed matter.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 490700, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 490700 in UN Comtrade data was Malta, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malta $348M 17% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $290M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $182M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $994M 28% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $537M 15% of world imports
- 3 Angola $268M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 4907.00 4
Brazil splits HS 4907.00 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 4907.00.10 BanknotesNotas (papéis-moeda)
- 4907.00.20 Travellers' chequesCheques de viagem
- 4907.00.30 Validated, signed share or bond certificatesTítulos de ações ou de obrigações e títulos semelhantes, convalidados e firmados
- 4907.00.90 Unused stamps, cheque forms and other securitiesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 49.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Questions about HS 4907.00
What is HS code 490700?
HS code 490700 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This HS code encompasses high-security printed matter with inherent monetary or legal value, such as unused postage stamps, revenue stamps, banknotes, cheque forms, and various financial certificates. International trade in these items is highly specialized and often involves central banks, financial institutions, security printing companies, and philatelic dealers. Importers are typically national treasuries or banks acquiring new currency or financial instruments, or collectors and dealers trading in philatelic items. Exporters are primarily specialized security printing firms or national postal services. Key considerations include stringent security measures during transport, compliance with international financial regulations, and the distinction between items with current face value (covered here) versus collectible items without current face value (often under Chapter 97 for antiques/collectibles). The trade volume is significant for currency and financial instruments but niche for stamps.
What products fall under HS code 490700?
Unused postage stamps, revenue stamps, bank notes, blank cheque forms, stock certificates, bond certificates, share certificates, stamp-impressed envelopes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 490700?
This code is distinct from 970400 (Postage or revenue stamps, stamp-impressed paper, etc., used or unused, other than those of current or new issue in the country to which they are destined) which covers collectible stamps without current face value, and 4901 (Printed books, brochures, leaflets) for general printed matter.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 490700?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 490700 in UN Comtrade data were Malta ($348M, 17% of world exports), Hong Kong ($290M) and Germany ($182M). World exports came to about $2.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 490700?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 490700 in UN Comtrade data were China ($994M, 28% of world imports), Hong Kong ($537M) and Angola ($268M). World imports came to about $3.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 490700 structured?
HS code 490700 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (49) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 490700?
Brazil splits HS code 490700 into 4 NCM codes: 4907.00.10 (Banknotes), 4907.00.20 (Travellers' cheques), 4907.00.30 (Validated, signed share or bond certificates), 4907.00.90 (Unused stamps, cheque forms and other securities). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.