Drawings and plans, reproductions thereof, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, globes, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed
Articles imported for the use of any public library, any other public institution or any nonprofit institution established for educational, scientific, literary or philosophical purposes, or for the encouragement of the fine arts: > Drawings and plans, reproductions thereof, engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, globes, sound recordings, recorded video tapes and photographic and other prints, all the foregoing whether bound or unbound, and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9810.00.30.00
Library Archival Blueprint Reproduction Set
High-quality reproductions of architectural blueprints imported for a public university library's engineering collection. These unbound prints document historical building designs and support academic research in architecture. Classified under HTS 9810.00.30.00 as reproductions of drawings for educational institution use.
Exposed Scientific Photographic Film Collection
Undeveloped exposed photographic films from astronomical observations imported for a nonprofit observatory's research archive. These films capture celestial data for scientific analysis by university researchers. Qualifies under 9810.00.30.00 for scientific institution use.
Historical Lithograph Art Print Collection
Bound collection of 19th-century European lithographs imported for a public art museum's fine arts study collection. These prints document art history movements for educational programs and researcher access. Covered by 9810.00.30.00 for encouragement of fine arts.
Educational Globe Set for Geography Department
Set of political and physical globes imported for state university geography department's teaching collection. These globes support cartography courses and geographic literacy programs. Qualifies under 9810.00.30.00 for public educational institution.
Classical Music Sound Recording Archive
Complete recorded collection of Bach cantatas on vinyl imported for public music conservatory library. These historical recordings support musicology research and performance studies. Classifiable under 9810.00.30.00 for nonprofit musical education.
Architectural Etching Portfolio
Portfolio of 18th-century architectural etchings imported for nonprofit architecture foundation research library. These prints document historic building techniques for preservation studies. Covered by 9810.00.30.00 for philosophical/educational purposes.
Motion Picture Film Archive Transfer
16mm motion picture films of documentary footage imported for public film studies library. These exposed films preserve 20th-century social history for cinema research programs. Qualifies under 9810.00.30.00 for public educational institution.
Woodcut Print Study Collection
Japanese ukiyo-e woodcut prints imported for university Asian art history department. These unbound prints support printmaking technique studies and cultural history courses. Classifiable under 9810.00.30.00 for public educational use.
Geological Survey Plan Reproduction Set
Large-format reproductions of vintage geological survey maps imported for state geological survey library. These plans document mineral resource history for research and public reference. Covered by 9810.00.30.00 for public institution.
Educational Video Tape Documentary Series
VHS recordings of industrial history documentaries imported for community college library media center. These tapes support vocational training programs and local history studies. Qualifies under 9810.00.30.00 for public educational institution.