U.S. imports of Non-Vitrifiable Transfers (Decalcomanias) (HS 490890) totaled $7.1M in August 2026, imported from 44 countries.
Importers of Non-Vitrifiable Transfers (Decalcomanias) paid $580K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.17% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Non-Vitrifiable Transfers (Decalcomanias) imports of $7.1M in August 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $8.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNon-vitrifiable decalcomanias — pressure-sensitive, water-slide, and heat-transfer graphics that adhere without kiln firing — serve a broad range of end uses including automotive decoration, promotional products, hobby and craft applications, and consumer packaging. Mexico leads US imports under this heading, followed by China and Japan, a supplier profile that reflects both nearshore manufacturing for the US automotive and promotional sectors and Asian production for consumer goods. Unlike their vitrifiable counterparts, these transfers are applied at ambient or moderate temperatures, making them suitable for substrates such as plastics, metals, and painted surfaces that cannot withstand ceramic firing temperatures.
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643 import shipments a month
Each type must be classified separately: vitrifiable decals under 4908100000 and non-vitrifiable decals under 4908900000. Mixed shipments should be invoiced and packed in a way that clearly identifies the quantity and value of each type, as commingling without separate documentation can complicate CBP classification and may result in the entire shipment being assessed at the higher-duty rate if the types cannot be distinguished.
When non-vitrifiable decals are imported as components intended for use in children's products, they may be subject to CPSC regulations governing children's product safety, including limits on lead content in surface coatings. Importers should obtain test reports from accredited laboratories confirming compliance with applicable CPSC standards (such as ASTM F963 for toy safety) and be prepared to present Children's Product Certificates at CBP request.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 4908
Subheading 490890 · $7.1M of $7.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4908900000 | Transfers (Decalomanias), NESOI | $7.1M | 8.17% | 60.10% | $580K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4908900000 | Transfers (Decalomanias), NESOI | $5.4M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $97.9M of Non-Vitrifiable Transfers (Decalcomanias) and exported $59.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 45% of it. China pays 16.3% duty; Mexico 0.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
39.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.17% of imports for consumption.