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HSChapter 49
U.S. imports of children's picture, drawing & coloring books (HS 490300) totaled $58.0M in July 2026, traded with 46 countries.
Importers of Children's Picture, Drawing & Coloring Books paid $793K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $7.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Children's Picture, Drawing & Coloring Books imports of $58.0M in July 2026 ran 43% above the year-to-date monthly average of $40.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataDesigned specifically for juvenile audiences, children's picture, drawing, and coloring books enter the US under a single tariff line (4903000000) that is duty-free, making price competition among suppliers especially sharp. China is the dominant source, with Vietnam and Malaysia also significant — a concentration that has drawn scrutiny given Section 301 tariff exposure on Chinese-origin printed matter; importers should verify current Section 301 applicability for this heading. India and Italy round out the top supplier group, offering alternative sourcing for publishers seeking to diversify away from East Asian production.
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3.6K shipments/mo
Printed books, including children's coloring and picture books, have generally been excluded from Section 301 tariff lists, but the scope of exclusions and list coverage has changed over time. Importers should confirm the current Section 301 status of HTS 4903000000 with a licensed customs broker before finalizing sourcing decisions, as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve.
Children's picture, drawing, and coloring books (4903000000) are characterized by their primary purpose of pictorial engagement or creative activity for children. Educational workbooks with substantial instructional text may instead classify under Chapter 49 headings covering printed books or educational materials. The ratio of pictures to text and the intended use are key factors CBP considers; a binding ruling is advisable for hybrid products.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 4903
Subheading 490300 · $58.0M of $58.0M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4903000000 | Children's Picture, Drawing or Coloring Books | $58.0M | 1.37% | 13.53% | $793K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4903000000 | Children's Picture, Drawing or Coloring Books | $3.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$58.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$3.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 96% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
86.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 1.37%.