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U.S. imports of printed pictures, designs & photographs (HS 491191) totaled $83.0M in July 2026, traded with 73 countries.
Importers of Printed Pictures, Designs & Photographs paid $2.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $25.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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5.8K shipments/mo
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.
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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 4911
Subheading 491191 · $83.0M of $182.9M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4911912020 | Lithograph Posters Printed Ppr Nov 20yr Nt Ov.51mm | $40.3M | 0.08% | 0.87% | $32K |
| 4911914040 | Pictures/Designs/Photographs not Over 20 Yrs NESOI | $33.2M | 7.52% | 65.23% | $2.5M |
| 4911913000 | Lithographs on Ppr/Pprbd Over 0.51mm Nt Ov 20 Yrs | $3.6M | 3.97% | 37.70% | $142K |
| 4911912040 | Lithographs on Ppr/Pprbd Nt Ov 0.51mm Nt Ov 20 Yrs | $3.6M | 4.63% | 47.98% | $165K |
| 4911914020 | Posters, Printed not Over 20 Years, NESOI | $1.2M | 2.97% | 30.01% | $36K |
| 4911911000 | Pictures/Designs/Photographs Printed Over 20 Years | $924K | 2.92% | 29.77% | $27K |
| 4911911500 | Pictures Etc Nt Ov 20yr Used in Artcle Headng 4901 | $201K | 8.30% | 66.96% | $17K |
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 | $31.3M |
| 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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$83.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$33.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Canada together supply 78% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
68.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 3.51%.