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U.S. imports of printed pictures, designs & photographs (HS 491191) totaled $77.1M in April 2026, traded with 61 countries.
Importers of Printed Pictures, Designs & Photographs paid $1.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $18.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Printed Pictures, Designs & Photographs imports of $77.1M in April 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $67.8M.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $50.8M | $875K | -$49.9M |
| CANADA | $6.5M | $25.4M | +$18.9M |
| GERMANY | $5.0M | $513K | -$4.5M |
| MEXICO | $3.7M | $1.4M | -$2.3M |
| SWITZERLAND | $2.9M | $616K | -$2.3M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4911912020 | LITHOGRAPH POSTERS PRINTED PPR NOV 20YR NT OV.51MM | $37.3M | 9.34% | $23K |
| 4911914040 | PICTURES/DESIGNS/PHOTOGRAPHS NOT OVER 20 YRS NESOI | $30.1M | 10.25% | $1.6M |
| 4911913000 | LITHOGRAPHS ON PPR/PPRBD OVER 0.51MM NT OV 20 YRS | $4.1M | 9.44% | $103K |
| 4911912040 | LITHOGRAPHS ON PPR/PPRBD NT OV 0.51MM NT OV 20 YRS | $2.6M | 9.64% | $78K |
| 4911911000 | PICTURES/DESIGNS/PHOTOGRAPHS PRINTED OVER 20 YEARS | $1.3M | 9.92% | $8K |
| 4911914020 | POSTERS, PRINTED NOT OVER 20 YEARS, NESOI | $1.2M | 12.35% | $63K |
| 4911911500 | PICTURES ETC NT OV 20YR USED IN ARTCLE HEADNG 4901 | $407K | 11.24% | $1K |
LITHOGRAPH POSTERS PRINTED PPR NOV 20YR NT OV.51MM
PICTURES/DESIGNS/PHOTOGRAPHS NOT OVER 20 YRS NESOI
LITHOGRAPHS ON PPR/PPRBD OVER 0.51MM NT OV 20 YRS
LITHOGRAPHS ON PPR/PPRBD NT OV 0.51MM NT OV 20 YRS
PICTURES/DESIGNS/PHOTOGRAPHS PRINTED OVER 20 YEARS
POSTERS, PRINTED NOT OVER 20 YEARS, NESOI
PICTURES ETC NT OV 20YR USED IN ARTCLE HEADNG 4901
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4911910040 | PICTURES, DESIGNS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, PRINTED, NESOI | $36.6M |
| 4911910020 | POSTERS, PRINTED | $3.0M |
PICTURES, DESIGNS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, PRINTED, NESOI
658.5K kg
POSTERS, PRINTED
115.3K kg
PRINTED BOOKS/BROCHURES/LEAFLETS ETC,SINGLE SHEETS
HS 490110
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $33.6M | $2.5M | -$31.1M |
| New York | $10.9M | $7.4M | -$3.5M |
| North Carolina | $3.1M | $8.5M | +$5.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $34.3M | -- | -$34.3M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $6.7M | $3.8M | -$2.8M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $821K | $6.6M | +$5.8M |