Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Architectural, Engineering & Industrial Plans and Drawings (HS 490600) totaled $217K in August 2026, imported from 23 countries.
Importers of Architectural, Engineering & Industrial Plans and Drawings paid $11K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Architectural, Engineering & Industrial Plans and Drawings imports of $217K in August 2026 ran 84% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataOriginals and specific reproductions of plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, and topographical purposes enter under a single tariff line (4906000000). Unlike mass-produced printed matter, these documents are typically unique or produced in very limited runs, which affects both their valuation and their classification — CBP distinguishes 'specific reproductions' (e.g., blueprints made directly from an original) from mass-printed copies, which would classify elsewhere. The United Kingdom and China are the leading sources, with Germany and Mexico also significant, reflecting cross-border engineering project workflows and outsourced drafting services.
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A 'specific reproduction' under heading 490600 refers to a copy made directly from an original plan or drawing — such as a blueprint, diazo print, or photocopy of an engineering drawing — produced in limited quantities for a specific project. Mass-produced printed copies of architectural or engineering drawings intended for general sale (e.g., published plan books) would instead classify under Chapter 49 headings covering printed books or pictures. The limited-run, project-specific nature of the reproduction is the operative distinction.
No. HTS classification applies to physical goods crossing the US border. Digital files transmitted electronically — including CAD drawings, BIM models, or PDF plans — are not classified as imported goods under the HTS. Only physical documents (paper prints, film reproductions, or similar tangible media) bearing the plans or drawings are subject to customs entry under 4906000000.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 4906
Subheading 490600 · $217K of $217K
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ImportsExports
Imports
$217KYoY · free account
Exports
$82KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $11.9M of Architectural, Engineering & Industrial Plans and Drawings and exported $3.7M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4906000000 | Plans, Drawings for Architectural, Etc Purposes | $217K | 5.03% | 47.47% | $11K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4906000000 | Plans, Drawings for Architectural, Etc Purposes | $82K |
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
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Germany and United Kingdom together supply 53% of it.
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rate provision · imports
52.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.03% of imports for consumption.