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U.S. imports of contemporary paintings, drawings & pastels (100 years old or less) (HS 970191) totaled $965.9M in April 2026, traded with 109 countries.
Importers of Contemporary Paintings, Drawings & Pastels (100 Years Old or Less) paid $730K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $6.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Contemporary Paintings, Drawings & Pastels (100 Years Old or Less) imports of $965.9M in April 2026 ran 94% above the year-to-date monthly average of $497.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPaintings, drawings, and pastels executed within the past 100 years — from Impressionist-era works to today's studio output — are classified under 9701910000, entering duty-free under US law as original works of art. France and the United Kingdom are the leading sources, anchored by their roles as global art market hubs. Unlike antique works, contemporary paintings do not require age documentation, but importers must still confirm the work is entirely hand-executed (not a reproduction or print) to maintain classification within this heading rather than under printed or photographic reproduction headings.
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Classification under this heading requires that the work be entirely hand-executed by the artist — painted, drawn, or rendered in pastel directly on the support. Mechanically or digitally reproduced images, even if hand-touched or signed, are generally classified as prints or reproductions under other headings. CBP may request a declaration from the artist or gallery confirming the hand-executed nature of the work.
No. Classification under heading 9701 is based on the nature and method of execution, not on the artist's reputation or the work's market value. A hand-executed painting by an unknown artist and a museum-quality work by a celebrated master are classified identically. Value is relevant to customs valuation and insurance, but not to tariff classification.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | $547.2M | $115.3M | -$431.9M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $70.4M | $73.1M | +$2.7M |
| GERMANY | $95.8M | $42.4M | -$53.4M |
| SPAIN | $88.6M | $13.2M | -$75.4M |
| HONG KONG | $105K | $70.1M | +$70.0M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9701910000 | PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS NOT OVER 100 YEARS | $965.9M | 10.89% | $730K |
PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS NOT OVER 100 YEARS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9701910000 | PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS NOT OVER 100 YEARS | $492.7M |
PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS NOT OVER 100 YEARS
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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
ORIG ENGRAV, PRINTS AND LITHOGRAPHS NOT OV 100 YRS
HS 970290
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $493.6M | $343.2M | -$150.4M |
| Texas | $383.1M | $1.7M | -$381.4M |
| California | $43.2M | $86.5M | +$43.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $484.4M | $348.5M | -$135.9M |
| HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX | $375.6M | $616K | -$374.9M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $14.3M | $78.5M | +$64.2M |