U.S. imports of Printed Pictures, Designs & Photographs (HS 491191) totaled $81.6M in August 2026, imported from 73 countries.
Importers of Printed Pictures, Designs & Photographs paid $3.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.93% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAge of the printed work is the pivotal classification variable here: items produced more than 20 years before importation are classified under 4911911000, while more recent prints are distributed across lines that further distinguish by printing process (lithographic vs. other) and substrate thickness. China leads US imports under this heading, with Canada and Mexico also significant sources. Lithographic posters and prints on paper or paperboard not over 0.51 mm have dedicated lines (4911912020 and 4911912040), while thicker-substrate lithographs fall under 4911913000 — making supplier-provided technical specifications a routine documentation requirement.
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6.0K import shipments a month
CBP uses the date of original production of the printed work to determine whether it exceeds 20 years at the time of importation. Importers should retain documentation such as publisher records, copyright registration dates, or manufacturer certificates to substantiate the production date, particularly for antique or vintage print shipments classified under 4911911000.
A manufacturer's declaration or production specification confirming the printing process (offset lithography vs. digital, gravure, or screen printing) and the substrate thickness (whether paper or paperboard is over or under 0.51 mm) is the most reliable supporting document. Without it, CBP may request a laboratory analysis or reclassify the goods.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 4911
Subheading 491191 · $81.6M of $190.6M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4911912020 | Lithograph Posters Printed Ppr Nov 20yr Nt Ov.51mm | $37.6M | 0.13% | 1.30% | $49K |
| 4911914040 | Pictures/Designs/Photographs not Over 20 Yrs NESOI | $29.6M | 8.95% | 68.69% | $2.7M |
| 4911911000 | Pictures/Designs/Photographs Printed Over 20 Years | $5.7M | 0.40% | 3.98% | $23K |
| 4911912040 | Lithographs on Ppr/Pprbd Nt Ov 0.51mm Nt Ov 20 Yrs | $3.9M | 6.69% | 55.18% | $258K |
| 4911913000 | Lithographs on Ppr/Pprbd Over 0.51mm Nt Ov 20 Yrs | $3.2M | 4.50% | 37.59% | $144K |
| 4911914020 | Posters, Printed not Over 20 Years, NESOI | $1.3M | 5.15% | 40.18% | $69K |
| 4911911500 | Pictures Etc Nt Ov 20yr Used in Artcle Headng 4901 | $235K | 6.33% | 57.29% | $15K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4911910040 | Pictures, Designs and Photographs, Printed, NESOI | $36.8M |
| 4911910020 | Posters, Printed | $2.0M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Canada together supply 74% of it. Switzerland pays 12.4% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
69.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.93% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$81.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$38.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $869.4M of Printed Pictures, Designs & Photographs and exported $459.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.