Vintage 1950s Paris Street Scene Lithograph

A color lithograph print depicting a bustling Paris street from 1952, featuring classic cars and cafes. Classified under HTS 4911.91.10.00 because it is a printed picture over 20 years old at importation, qualifying as historical printed matter rather than modern advertising or book content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4911.91.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If printed 20 years or less at importation

Recent prints are classified separately under the same heading but different subheading based on age.

9702Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If recognized as original engraving or lithograph over 100 years old

Original artworks exceeding 100 years are antiques under Chapter 97, not printed reproductions.

4901.99.00Same rate: 17.5%

If bound with text into a volume

Printed pictures with substantial text become part of books under heading 4901 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide authentication certificates or dated publications proving the print is over 20 years old to avoid reclassification

Declare as non-antique printed matter; items over 100 years may shift to Chapter 97

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as modern art reproductions, which fall under different subheadings