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U.S. imports of trade advertising material & commercial catalogs (HS 491110) totaled $27.4M in April 2026, traded with 62 countries.
Importers of Trade Advertising Material & Commercial Catalogs paid $595K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.3% on $6.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMexico and Canada are the leading sources of printed trade advertising material and commercial catalogs entering the US, reflecting cross-border supply chains in the North American printing industry. The heading's US tariff lines draw a commercially important distinction based on the geographic market the printed piece promotes: catalogs offering US products (4911100020) are treated differently from those marketing foreign goods or services (4911100040), and travel literature promoting destinations outside the US has its own line (4911100060). Importers and customs brokers should review the content and intended use of each shipment carefully, as misclassification between these lines is a common audit finding.
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The key factor is the geographic market the catalog promotes. Catalogs offering US-origin products for sale are classified under 4911100020; those promoting foreign products or services fall under 4911100040; general printed catalogs not fitting either description use 4911100050. Reviewing the catalog's content and intended distribution market before entry is essential to avoid misclassification.
Yes. Tourist and travel literature promoting destinations, transportation, or accommodations outside the United States is specifically provided for under 4911100060, separate from general trade advertising material. This distinction matters for duty and statistical reporting purposes.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4911100080 | TRADE ADVERTISING MATERIAL, PRINTED, NESOI | $24.7M | 9.30% | $494K |
| 4911100040 | PRINTED CATALOGS ETC TO SELL/RENT FOREIGN PROD/SER | $1.0M | 9.24% | $54K |
| 4911100060 | TOURIST/OTHER LIT/POSTERS RE TRAVEL ETC OUTSIDE US | $933K | 8.47% | $20K |
| 4911100020 | PRINTED CATALOGS OFFERING SALE OF US PRODUCTS | $654K | 10.87% | $28K |
TRADE ADVERTISING MATERIAL, PRINTED, NESOI
PRINTED CATALOGS ETC TO SELL/RENT FOREIGN PROD/SER
TOURIST/OTHER LIT/POSTERS RE TRAVEL ETC OUTSIDE US
PRINTED CATALOGS OFFERING SALE OF US PRODUCTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4911100090 | TRADE ADVERTISING MATERIAL, PRINTED, NESOI | $9.6M |
| 4911100050 | CATALOGS, PRINTED | $6.1M |
TRADE ADVERTISING MATERIAL, PRINTED, NESOI
902.8K kg
CATALOGS, PRINTED
775.8K 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
PRINTED OR ILLUST POST CARDS, GREETING CARDS, ETC.
HS 490900
PRINTED BOOKS/BROCHURES/LEAFLETS ETC,SINGLE SHEETS
HS 490110
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $10.0M | $1.0M | -$9.0M |
| Wisconsin | $181K | $4.8M | +$4.6M |
| California | $2.3M | $1.6M | -$760K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $10.0M | $3.4M | -$6.5M |
| DETROIT, MI | $2.6M | $2.0M | -$649K |
| PEMBINA, ND | $1.6M | $646K | -$985K |