Product classification
HS code for Desk calendars: 4910.00
Calendars, printed, of any kind, including calendar blocks.
Classification of desk calendars under HS 4910.00
Desk calendars are classified under HS code 4910.00. This heading is part of Chapter 49, which covers printed books, newspapers, pictures, and other products of the printing industry. Heading 4910 is the specific provision for calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks. The classification is based on the fact that the essential character of the item is derived from its printed content—specifically the dates, days of the week, and months. This code applies to calendars regardless of the material they are printed on (usually paper or paperboard) and regardless of whether they are bound or intended to be mounted on a stand. Desk calendars often feature a triangular cardboard base or a plastic frame, but as long as the printed calendar pages are the primary component, the entire article is classified under 4910.00. This includes both "perpetual" calendars that require manual adjustment and standard annual calendars.
- Covers
- Flip-over desk calendars
- Daily calendar blocks
- Engagement calendars for desk use
- Tear-off desk calendars
- Cardboard easel-back calendars
- Also under 4910.00
- National Geographic wall calendars
- Moleskine planners
- corporate branded desk calendars
- daily tear-off calendars
Codes often confused with 4910.00
Common mistake. Desk calendars are frequently misclassified under HS code 4820, which covers registers, account books, and notebooks. While some calendars have space for notes, if the primary purpose is the display of dates, 4910.00 is correct. Another misclassification is 3926.90 (other articles of plastic) if the calendar has a heavy plastic stand; however, the printed matter usually dictates the classification under Chapter 49.
Top exporters and importers of HS 491000 (the code used for desk calendars), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 491000 (the code used for desk calendars) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 491000, not only desk calendars.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $143M 31% of world exports
- 2 Germany $64M 14% of world exports
- 3 Poland $32M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $455M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $108M 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $74M 15% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $29M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $494M 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 code for desk calendars
Brazil classifies desk calendars under NCM 4910.00.00: HS 4910.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 desk calendars
What is the HS code for Desk calendars?
The HS code for Desk calendars is 491000 (Calendars; printed, of any kind, including calendar blocks). The HS code for desk calendars is 4910.00, which covers all types of printed calendars.
How do I classify Desk calendars for customs?
Desk calendars is classified under HS code 491000 — Calendars; printed, of any kind, including calendar blocks. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are digital desk calendars classified under this code?
No, digital calendars or electronic devices that display the date are classified under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment), usually under 8543 or 9105.
Which countries are the top exporters of desk calendars (HS 491000)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 491000 (the code used for desk calendars) in UN Comtrade data were China ($143M, 31% of world exports), Germany ($64M) and Poland ($32M). World exports came to about $455M, 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 desk calendars (HS 491000)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 491000 (the code used for desk calendars) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($108M, 22% of world imports), Germany ($74M) and the United Kingdom ($29M). World imports came to about $494M, 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.
Is the HS code for Desk calendars the same in all countries?
The base HS code 491000 for Desk calendars is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for desk calendars in Brazil?
In Brazil, desk calendars (HS 491000) is classified under NCM 4910.00.00.