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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of books, brochures & similar printed matter (not in single sheets, nes) (SITC 89219) totaled $245.7M in April 2026, traded with 99 countries.
Importers of Books, Brochures & Similar Printed Matter (Not in Single Sheets, NES) paid $4.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.4% on $57.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Books, Brochures & Similar Printed Matter (Not in Single Sheets, NES) imports of $245.7M in April 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $187.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThe residual 'not elsewhere specified' heading for multi-page printed matter captures bound or collated books and brochures that do not fit the more specific categories for dictionaries, encyclopedias, or newspapers. Trade professionals frequently encounter classification questions here when dealing with hybrid products — such as product catalogs, technical manuals, or trade directories — that share characteristics with both commercial literature and reference works. The NES designation means this heading functions as a catch-all, making it important to first rule out more specific headings before applying it.
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Product catalogs, technical service manuals, trade directories, and promotional booklets that are multi-page and bound but do not qualify as dictionaries, encyclopedias, or newspapers are the most frequent candidates. The NES designation applies only after ruling out more specific headings.
Yes — commercial catalogs and price lists in bound or collated form are generally classifiable as printed matter under this heading, provided the primary character of the item is informational or promotional print content rather than a functional article (such as a form pad).
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $56.1M | $21.3M | -$34.8M |
| CANADA | $19.9M | $55.8M | +$35.9M |
| CHINA | $55.1M | $1.4M | -$53.7M |
| MEXICO | $13.6M | $9.2M | -$4.4M |
| FRANCE | $15.8M | $156K | -$15.6M |
Monthly import values over time