HS Code for Flyers

Flyers are classified under HS code 4901.10, which covers printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded. This classification is part of Chapter 49, which deals with products of the printing industry. The primary criteria for this code are that the item must be printed and consist of a single sheet of paper. This includes advertising circulars, leaflets, and informational flyers. The classification is based on the physical form (single sheet) rather than the specific content, although the content must be printed text or imagery. Even if the sheet is folded multiple times (such as a tri-fold brochure), it remains a single sheet and thus fits the criteria for 4901.10.

Products Included

• Advertising flyers and circulars
• Informational leaflets
• Single-sheet brochures (folded or unfolded)
• Handbills and pamphlets consisting of one sheet
• Printed notices for distribution

Common Misclassification

Flyers are frequently misclassified under 4911.10, which covers "Commercial advertising material." While flyers are indeed advertising material, the specific provision in 4901.10 for "single sheets" takes precedence according to the rules of specificity in the HS system. Another common error is using 4821.10 for printed labels; however, labels are generally adhesive or intended for attachment to other products, whereas flyers are independent documents. If the flyer is bound into a multi-page booklet, it moves from 4901.10 to 4901.99.

FAQ

What is the HS code for flyers?

The standard HS code for printed flyers in single sheets is 4901.10.

What if the flyer is a multi-page booklet?

If the printed material consists of multiple pages bound together, it is classified under 4901.99 rather than 4901.10.