HS Code 490810
6-digit classification for Transfers (decalcomanias), Vitrifiable, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Transfers (decalcomanias) : Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable
Also searched as: vitrifiable transfers, ceramic decals, glass decals, enamel transfers
Classification
How 490810 breaks down
Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other printed products
Transfers (decalcomanias)
Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable
Short answer
What HS code 490810 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 490810 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable; often searched as vitrifiable transfers, ceramic decals, glass decals. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 490810?
Buyers sourcing transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 490810 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 490810
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 490810 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 4908
Other HS codes under 4908
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Transfers (decalcomanias)". If 490810 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 490810: common questions
What is HS code 490810?
HS code 490810 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Transfers (decalcomanias) : Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable". The first two digits (49) are the chapter — Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other printed products — and digits 3-4 (4908) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 490810?
Common products classified under 490810 include vitrifiable transfers, ceramic decals, glass decals, enamel transfers and similar items matching transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 490810?
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.
Is HS code 490810 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (490810) 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.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
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.
Chapter 49
Explore Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other printed products
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