Original engravings — HTS 9702
Original engravings, prints and lithographs
Chapter 97 › Heading 9702
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9702 is a four-digit category for original engravings, prints, and lithographs. It groups graphic artworks made by an artist through an engraving, printing, or lithographic process, rather than grouping ordinary printed merchandise such as posters, books, or commercial reproductions.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTS code, start with heading 9702 and then follow the more detailed subheadings and statistical provisions. The distinction is generally based on the type and status of the artwork—such as whether it is an original work meeting the applicable tariff requirements—not simply on the paper, ink, or other physical material. Read the legal notes and the full article description for the current tariff edition; classification may require customs-broker or other professional judgment.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is an original engraving, print, or lithograph, not a poster, mass-produced reproduction, photograph, book page, or other printed article.
- Document the production method, including whether the artist created the plate, stone, block, or other source used to make the work.
- Check whether the work satisfies the applicable definition of an original artwork under the HTS legal notes and relevant subheading text.
- Review the complete eight-digit provisions under heading 9702 and match the description to the item’s actual characteristics, not its marketing name.
- Keep invoices, provenance or edition records, artist information, and product images available in case Customs asks how the classification was determined.
HTS heading 9702 summary
Original engravings is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9702.10.00.00 👉 | Of an age exceeding 100 years | Free | — | Free |
| 9702.90.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9702?
Original engravings, prints and lithographs. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.