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U.S. imports of original engravings, prints & lithographs (over 100 years old) (HS 970210) totaled $6.5M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Original Engravings, Prints & Lithographs (Over 100 Years Old) paid $21K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $213K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Original Engravings, Prints & Lithographs (Over 100 Years Old) imports of $6.5M in April 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.0M.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $4.3M | $46K | -$4.2M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $657K | $880K | +$224K |
| GERMANY | $522K | $231K | -$291K |
| FRANCE | $562K | -- | -$562K |
| BELGIUM | $161K | $12K | -$149K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9702100000 | ORIG ENGRAVINGS, PRINTS AND LITHOGRAPHS OV 100 YRS | $6.5M | 10.00% | $21K |
ORIG ENGRAVINGS, PRINTS AND LITHOGRAPHS OV 100 YRS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9702100000 | ORIG ENGRAVINGS, PRINTS AND LITHOGRAPHS OV 100 YRS | $1.4M |
ORIG ENGRAVINGS, PRINTS AND LITHOGRAPHS OV 100 YRS
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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
COLLAGES AND SIM DECORATIVE PLAQUES NOT OV 100 YRS
HS 970199
ORIG SCULPTURE, STATUARY OVER 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL
HS 970310
ANTIQUES OF AN AGE 100 YEARS TO 250 YEARS
HS 970690
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $5.4M | $174K | -$5.2M |
| Nevada | -- | $860K | +$860K |
| Massachusetts | $506K | -- | -$506K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $4.7M | $56K | -$4.6M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $3K | $889K | +$886K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $494K | $206K | -$288K |