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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of children's picture, drawing & coloring books (SITC 89212) totaled $33.3M in April 2026, traded with 38 countries.
Importers of Children's Picture, Drawing & Coloring Books paid $822K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $8.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIllustrated books designed for children—including picture books, drawing books, and coloring books—are classified under SITC 89212 and enter the US as printed matter subject to standard CBP entry procedures. Unlike most printed books, which enter duty-free, coloring and drawing books that contain blank or partially printed pages may be assessed differently depending on their HTS classification, making the ratio of printed-to-blank pages a meaningful specification for customs purposes. CPSC regulations on children's products, including lead content limits for inks and coatings, apply to these goods, and importers should obtain Children's Product Certificates (CPCs) backed by third-party testing before the goods enter commerce.
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Yes. Children's books with accessible ink, paint, or coating—such as coloring books with pre-applied colors or activity books with stickers—must comply with CPSC limits on lead and phthalates in children's products. Importers are required to obtain a Children's Product Certificate supported by third-party testing from a CPSC-accepted laboratory before the products are sold or distributed in the US.
CBP classifies books primarily by their essential character. A children's drawing book with predominantly blank pages may be classified as a blank book or register rather than a printed book, which can affect the applicable duty rate. Importers should review the page composition of each SKU and consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct HTS subheading, particularly for activity books that blend printed content with blank drawing space.
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