490600Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing
設計図及び図案（建築用、工学用、工業用、商業用、地形測量用その他これらに類する用途に供するもので手書き原図に限る。）並びに手書き文書並びにこれらをカーボン複写し又は感光紙に写真複写したもの
HS code 490600 is a Subheading (6-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing”.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 490600 (Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing) totaled ¥646,000 (YoY -46.7%), with a volume of 9 KG at about ¥71,778/KG. The top import sources are France (51.6%), United States of America (12.1%), Republic of Korea (11.3%). Exports totaled ¥18M (YoY -61.2%), with a volume of 213 KG at about ¥83,765/KG. The top export destinations are India (22.7%), United States of America (17.6%), Indonesia (12.8%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | ¥80M | 22.7% | 187 KG | ¥427,374/KG |
| 2 | United States of America | ¥62M | 17.6% | 143 KG | ¥434,392/KG |
| 3 | Indonesia | ¥45M | 12.8% | 19 KG | ¥2,381,316/KG |
| 4 | Taiwan | ¥36M | 10.1% | 309 KG | ¥115,136/KG |
| 5 | People's Republic of China | ¥35M | 9.9% | 342 KG | ¥101,822/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | ¥10M | 51.6% | 96 KG | ¥103,083/KG |
| 2 | United States of America | ¥2M | 12.1% | 28 KG | ¥82,714/KG |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | ¥2M | 11.3% | 671 KG | ¥3,222/KG |
| 4 | Germany | ¥2M | 9.7% | 9 KG | ¥206,444/KG |
| 5 | Malaysia | ¥916,000 | 4.8% | 13 KG | ¥70,462/KG |
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