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SITCSection 8
U.S. exports of architectural, engineering & technical plans and drawings (originals) (SITC 89282) totaled $1.3M in July 2026.
Importers of Architectural, Engineering & Technical Plans and Drawings (Originals) paid $12K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $107K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Architectural, Engineering & Technical Plans and Drawings (Originals) imports of $195K in July 2026 ran 87% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Basic heading 401 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 89282 · $195K of $44.8B
Original hand-drawn plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, or topographical purposes occupy a specialized niche in trade classification because their status as unique originals—rather than reproductions—determines their tariff treatment. Customs classification hinges on whether the item is a one-of-a-kind original or a printed copy, a distinction that frequently triggers broker review. Accompanying texts or manuscripts falling under this heading are similarly assessed on originality. Importers should confirm the original-versus-reproduction distinction with a licensed customs broker before entry, as misclassification can affect both duty liability and intellectual property documentation requirements.
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27 shipments/mo
An original is typically a unique, hand-executed work—not a photocopy, blueprint print run, or digitally reproduced facsimile. Customs officers may request documentation such as a certificate of authenticity or a statement from the originating firm confirming the item was produced by hand and is not part of a mass-produced print run.
Yes. Original engineering or industrial drawings may be subject to export controls in the country of origin (e.g., dual-use technology regulations) and may require an export license from the foreign government. On the US side, importers should verify that the drawings do not contain controlled technical data subject to EAR or ITAR restrictions.
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Exports · July 2026
destination
France and Canada together take 82% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$195KYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.