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U.S. imports of collages and similar decorative plaques (under 100 years old) (HS 970199) totaled $34.8M in April 2026, traded with 65 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataContemporary collages and decorative plaques — assemblages of mixed materials mounted for display — fall under a single US tariff line (9701990000) and enter duty-free as works of art, provided they are authenticated as original works rather than reproductions. The age threshold of under 100 years distinguishes these from antique works and affects both classification and valuation for customs purposes. France and the United Kingdom are the leading sources of US imports under this heading, reflecting the concentration of contemporary and modern art markets in Western Europe. Importers should be prepared to document the work's originality and the artist's identity, as CBP may request supporting evidence to confirm classification as a work of art rather than a decorative article.
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CBP looks at whether the piece is an original work created by hand by an artist, rather than a mass-produced decorative item. Documentation such as a certificate of authenticity, artist statement, or gallery provenance can support classification under 9701990000 rather than a decorative goods heading, which may carry a higher duty rate.
Yes. Works under 100 years old are classified here (970199), while those over 100 years would fall under antique provisions. Both categories generally enter duty-free as works of art, but the age distinction affects which tariff heading applies and may have implications for cultural property documentation requirements.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | $23.9M | $4.6M | -$19.3M |
| JAPAN | $803K | $4.6M | +$3.8M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $4.8M | $403K | -$4.4M |
| SWITZERLAND | $6K | $3.6M | +$3.6M |
| ITALY | $1.6M | $206K | -$1.4M |
Monthly import values over time
PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS NOT OVER 100 YEARS
HS 970191
PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS, OVER 100 YEARS
HS 970121
ORIG SCULPT, STATUARY NOT OV 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL
HS 970390
ORIG SCULPTURE, STATUARY OVER 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL
HS 970310
ANTIQUES OF AN AGE 100 YEARS TO 250 YEARS
HS 970690
ORIG ENGRAV, PRINTS AND LITHOGRAPHS NOT OV 100 YRS
HS 970290
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $19.2M | $5.9M | -$13.3M |
| Texas | $9.8M | $2.8M | -$7.0M |
| Massachusetts | $760K | $4.8M | +$4.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $19.8M | $3.2M | -$16.6M |
| HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX | $9.6M | $2.5M | -$7.1M |
| LOGAN AIRPORT, MA | $158K | $4.7M | +$4.6M |