U.S. imports of Books & Printed Matter (End-Use 40110) totaled $470.7M in August 2026, imported from 121 countries.
Importers of Books & Printed Matter paid $16.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.56% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataImported books and printed matter generally enter the US under favorable duty conditions rooted in international cultural-exchange frameworks, but classification precision still matters: the distinction between books, newspapers, periodicals, and advertising circulars can affect both the applicable HTS heading and FDA admissibility screening for printed materials containing food or drug labeling. Importers sourcing foreign-language editions, academic journals, or trade catalogs should ensure that commercial invoices accurately describe the editorial nature of the content to avoid misclassification into higher-duty printed-matter categories.
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29.6K import shipments a month
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
Most books and editorial publications enter without admissibility holds, but printed materials that constitute labeling for food, drugs, or cosmetics may trigger FDA review. Importers should ensure that any accompanying printed content is clearly distinguished from regulated product labeling.
Standard requirements include a commercial invoice with a clear description of the publication type, quantity, and declared value, plus a packing list. For large commercial consignments, a formal entry is required above the de minimis threshold, and the invoice should specify whether the material is editorial, advertising, or a combination.
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Commodity 40110 · $470.7M of $58.2B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Canada together supply 55% of it.
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$470.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.9B of Books & Printed Matter.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.