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U.S. imports of printed books, brochures, leaflets & similar printed matter in single sheets (HS 490110) totaled $12.2M in April 2026, traded with 58 countries.
Importers of Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets & Similar Printed Matter in Single Sheets paid $394K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $3.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSingle-sheet printed matter — whether flat or folded — enters duty-free under this heading, which covers books, brochures, leaflets, and reproduction proofs in that physical format. The US schedule distinguishes reproduction proofs (4901100020) from other single-sheet printed matter (4901100040), a distinction relevant to advertising and pre-press workflows. India and Canada lead US imports under this heading, with China, the United Kingdom, and Japan also supplying the market. Because printed matter can intersect with copyright, customs valuation of royalties, and country-of-origin marking requirements, importers should ensure that declared values and origin markings reflect the country where printing occurred.
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For printed matter, country of origin is generally the country where the printing occurred, not where the content was authored or the paper manufactured. If a brochure is printed in India on paper sourced elsewhere, India is the country of origin. Importers should obtain printing-location documentation from suppliers, as CBP may request evidence to verify origin marking compliance.
Both reproduction proofs (4901100020) and other single-sheet printed matter (4901100040) fall within heading 490110, and printed books and similar matter in this heading are generally duty-free under MFN rates. However, the statistical distinction matters for accurate entry filing and trade data reporting. Reproduction proofs — camera-ready copy used in the printing industry — should be filed under 4901100020 rather than the general NESOI line.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $965K | $4.4M | +$3.4M |
| INDIA | $4.9M | $188K | -$4.7M |
| CANADA | $1.5M | $1.8M | +$350K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $823K | $2.2M | +$1.4M |
| BRAZIL | $26K | $1.7M | +$1.6M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4901100040 | PRINTED MATTER NESOI, IN SINGLE SHEETS | $12.0M | 12.77% | $388K |
| 4901100020 | REPRODUCTION PROOFS, IN SINGLE SHEETS | $157K | 7.61% | $6K |
PRINTED MATTER NESOI, IN SINGLE SHEETS
REPRODUCTION PROOFS, IN SINGLE SHEETS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4901100000 | PRINTED BOOKS/BROCHURES/LEAFLETS ETC,SINGLE SHEETS | $14.6M |
PRINTED BOOKS/BROCHURES/LEAFLETS ETC,SINGLE SHEETS
1.1M kg
PRINTED BOOKS, BROCHURES, ETC., NESOI
HS 490199
PRINTED MATTER, NESOI
HS 491199
PICTURES, DESIGNS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, PRINTED
HS 491191
CHILDREN'S PICTURE, DRAWING OR COLORING BOOKS
HS 490300
TRADE ADVERTISING MATERIAL, COMMERCIAL CATALOG ETC
HS 491110
PRINTED OR ILLUST POST CARDS, GREETING CARDS, ETC.
HS 490900
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $908K | $2.9M | +$2.0M |
| California | $1.7M | $1.8M | +$145K |
| New York | $2.2M | $309K | -$1.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.2M | $284K | -$1.9M |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | -- | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
| CHESTER, PA | -- | $1.8M | +$1.8M |