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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of printed matter, not elsewhere specified (SITC 89289) totaled $119.9M in April 2026, traded with 71 countries.
Importers of Printed Matter, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $7.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $72.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Printed Matter, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $119.9M in April 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $89.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataResidual printed matter that does not fit more specific headings—such as printed forms, tickets, labels, and miscellaneous paper-based printed products—falls into this catch-all category. Because the heading is defined by exclusion, correct classification requires ruling out all more specific printed-matter categories first, making it a frequent subject of CBP binding ruling requests. The breadth of the heading means duty rates and any applicable trade-remedy exposure vary significantly at the 10-digit HTS level, and importers dealing in mixed print shipments should ensure each product type is separately identified on the entry.
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Importers can submit a binding ruling request to CBP's National Commodity Specialist Division before importation. The request should include a detailed product description, samples if practical, and an explanation of why the item may not fit a more specific printed-matter heading. A binding ruling provides legal certainty on classification and protects the importer from retroactive reclassification on identical future shipments.
Not necessarily. Printed tickets, vouchers, and similar documents may fall here if they lack the characteristics of banknotes or securities (covered under a separate heading) and do not qualify as advertising material or another specific category. The key is whether the item's primary function is informational, transactional, or promotional—each pointing to a different heading. A customs broker review is advisable for high-volume ticket or voucher imports.
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Monthly import values over time