HTSUS, United States

4904.00.00.40

Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated / Other

Classification path

  1. Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
  2. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
Free
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
Free
Unit of quantity
No.

Related lines in heading 4904

About heading 4904

Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

Heading 4904 covers music that is printed or handwritten, whether or not bound or illustrated. It has two declarable lines: sheet music that is not otherwise bound, and other music items such as bound volumes.

Full guide to heading 4904

Products in this heading

  • Single printed sheet of piano music
  • Stapled choral octavo
  • Folded vocal score
  • Handwritten manuscript score
  • Bound volume of printed sheet music
  • Illustrated printed music book
  • Orchestral part printed on loose sheets

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for printed sheet music?

Printed sheet music that is stapled or folded but not otherwise bound is classified under 4904.00.00.20. Its general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on a bound music score?

A bound music score falls under 4904.00.00.40. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify handwritten manuscript music?

Handwritten manuscript music that is not otherwise bound is classified under 4904.00.00.20, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. If it is bound, use 4904.00.00.40, also Free.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.

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