Heading 4911

Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs

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Heading 4911 covers printed matter that is not provided for in a more specific heading of chapter 49, such as advertising catalogs, price lists, posters, printed pictures, designs and photographs. It splits first into trade advertising material and commercial catalogs (4911.10), pictures, designs and photographs (4911.91), and all other printed matter (4911.99). Every line in this heading carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Printed trade catalogs offering United States products for sale
Commercial price lists and trade notices from foreign suppliers
Tourist and travel brochures or posters about destinations outside the United States
Lithographic posters on paper or paperboard
Printed photographs and art reproductions offered for sale
International customs forms (carnets) and their parts
Printed sheets produced in whole or in part by a lithographic process
Printed pictures and designs on paperboard

How to choose the right subheading

The nature of the content: trade advertising or catalogs (4911.10), pictures, designs and photographs (4911.91), or other printed matter (4911.99).
For pictures and photographs, whether they were printed over 20 years or not over 20 years at the time of importation.
For items printed not over 20 years, whether they are suitable for use in the production of articles of heading 4901.
Whether a lithograph is on paper or paperboard and, if so, whether the stock is over or not over 0.51 mm in thickness.
Whether the item is a poster or another format, and whether it is an international customs form (carnet).

Often confused with

Printed books, brochures and leaflets
Books and similar bound or single-sheet printed matter have their own heading.
Heading 4901
Newspapers, journals and periodicals
Periodical publications are classified in 4902 even when they carry advertising.
Heading 4902
Printed maps, atlases and wall maps
Cartographic printed matter goes to 4905 rather than to the poster lines of 4911.
Heading 4905
Decalcomanias (transfers)
Transfer designs that are applied by heat or pressure are covered by 4908.
Heading 4908

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for printed trade catalogs?

Catalogs relating principally to current offers for the sale of United States products are classified in 4911.10.00.20, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Catalogs that do not fit the more specific lines fall in 4911.10.00.80, also Free.

What is the duty on printed posters?

Lithographic posters on paper or paperboard not over 0.51 mm thick are classified in 4911.91.20.20, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Posters that are not lithographs go in 4911.91.40.20, also Free.

How do I classify a printed photograph?

If the photograph was printed over 20 years at the time of importation, use 4911.91.10.00, general (MFN) rate Free. If it was printed not over 20 years and is not a lithograph, use 4911.91.40.40, general (MFN) rate Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.