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U.S. imports of original engravings, prints & lithographs (over 100 years old) (HS 970210) totaled $2.7M in July 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Original Engravings, Prints & Lithographs (Over 100 Years Old) paid $32K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $323K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Original Engravings, Prints & Lithographs (Over 100 Years Old) imports of $2.7M in July 2026 ran 25% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAntique original engravings, prints, and lithographs exceeding 100 years of age enter under a single US tariff line (9702100000) and are generally duty-free, but their age and origin can trigger scrutiny under cultural property laws, including the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act and bilateral agreements with source countries. The Netherlands and the United Kingdom are the leading suppliers to the US market, reflecting deep auction-house and dealer networks in those countries for Old Master prints and historical graphic works. Importers should be aware that 'original' in this context means hand-pulled or directly produced by the artist, not a photomechanical reproduction, a distinction CBP may examine closely. Provenance documentation is strongly advisable to address both customs classification and potential cultural property repatriation concerns.
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73 shipments/mo
Importers should provide provenance records, auction house or dealer certificates, scholarly attribution, or appraisal documentation establishing the work's date of creation. CBP may request this evidence to confirm the piece qualifies as an antique original rather than a later reproduction.
No. This heading requires that the print be an original — meaning it was directly produced by the artist's hand (e.g., hand-pulled from a plate or stone). Photomechanical or digital reproductions, even of antique works, are classified elsewhere and do not qualify for this heading.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9702100000 | Orig Engravings, Prints and Lithographs Ov 100 Yrs | $2.7M | 1.19% | 11.89% | $32K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9702100000 | Orig Engravings, Prints and Lithographs Ov 100 Yrs | $660K |
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.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 9702
Subheading 970210 · $2.7M of $14.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$660KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Germany and France together supply 82% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
88.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 1.19%.