Movie Promotion Poster

A large-format printed poster featuring film artwork and promotional text, typically 24x36 inches, used for advertising upcoming movie releases in theaters. It falls under HTS 4911.91.40.20 as a printed poster not over 20 years old at importation, classified as other printed pictures distinct from books or advertising brochures. The imagery is principal, with minimal text.

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.

9702Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If an original engraving, print, or lithograph over 20 years old

Original artistic prints exceeding 20 years are excluded from Chapter 49 and classified as fine art in Chapter 97.

4901.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If bound into a collection with text and numbered pages

Collections of printed reproductions with relative text suitable for binding fall under heading 4901 as books.

4911.99.80.00Same rate: 17.5%

If not specifically a poster but other printed matter like handbills

Posters are distinctly categorized; similar printed advertising not fitting pictures/designs goes to other subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the printing date to confirm the poster is not over 20 years old, as older items may shift to Chapter 97 for antiques

Include detailed invoices specifying material (e.g

paper stock) and dimensions to avoid misclassification as artwork