Original engravings, prints and lithographs
2 declarable lines
Heading 9702 covers original engravings, prints and lithographs. It is split by age: items over 100 years old and all other items. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Original copperplate engravings
- Original etchings
- Original woodcuts
- Original lithographs
- Original serigraphs
- Artist's proofs of original prints
- Signed and numbered limited-edition original prints
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the item is an original engraving, print or lithograph, not a reproduction or commercial printed picture.
- Determine the age of the item; over 100 years goes to 9702.10.00.00.
- Use 9702.90.00.00 for original engravings, prints and lithographs that are 100 years old or less.
- Use the medium and artist documentation to support originality; the subheading itself turns on age.
Often confused with
- Heading 4911Poster reproduction of an original lithograph
It is a reproduction or commercial printed picture, not an original print.
- Heading 9701Original oil painting
Paintings and drawings executed by hand are classified in heading 9701.
- Heading 9703Original bronze sculpture
Original sculptures and statuary are classified in heading 9703.
- Heading 9706Antique wooden cabinet over 100 years old
Antiques over 100 years old are classified in heading 9706, not heading 9702.
- Heading 4911Photographic print
Photographic prints are not original engravings, prints or lithographs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for an original lithograph more than 100 years old?
Use 9702.10.00.00; the general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on an original etching that is 100 years old or less?
The code is 9702.90.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify a signed limited-edition original print?
First confirm it is an original engraving, print or lithograph rather than a reproduction. Then classify by age: 9702.10.00.00 for over 100 years or 9702.90.00.00 for other, both at a general (MFN) rate of 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.