U.S. imports of Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets & Similar Printed Matter in Single Sheets (HS 490110) totaled $15.5M in August 2026, imported from 74 countries.
Importers of Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets & Similar Printed Matter in Single Sheets paid $315K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.96% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets & Similar Printed Matter in Single Sheets imports of $15.5M in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.0M.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 4901
Subheading 490110 · $15.5M of $235.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$15.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$15.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $160.6M of Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets & Similar Printed Matter in Single Sheets and exported $181.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and Canada together supply 66% of it. China pays 12.7% duty; India 0.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
85.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.96% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4901100040 | Printed Matter NESOI, In Single Sheets | $16.0M | 1.94% | 17.60% | $310K |
| 4901100020 | Reproduction Proofs, In Single Sheets | $64K | 7.58% | 68.10% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4901100000 | Printed Books/Brochures/Leaflets Etc, Single Sheets | $15.5M |
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.
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