HS Code 9702
Original Engravings, Prints and Lithographs
HS code 9702 is for original engravings, prints, and lithographs produced directly from hand-worked plates or blocks, excluding mechanical or photomechanical co
4-digit Section XXIAir
HS Code 9702 — Original Engravings, Prints and Lithographs
Covers original impressions produced in limited numbers directly from plates, blocks, or other surfaces worked on by hand by the artist. These are valued as primary works of art rather than commercial reproductions.
What's included
- Original etchings
- Hand-pulled lithographs
- Woodcut prints
- Limited edition artistic engravings
What's excluded
- Mass-produced posters → use
4911(Commercial reproductions and photomechanical prints are classified as printed matter.)
Common examples
- Limited edition signed lithograph
- Hand-carved woodblock print
- Antique copperplate etching
- Original linocut artwork
Frequently asked questions
How can I prove a print is original?
Customs usually require a certificate of authenticity or evidence that the print was taken from a plate worked by hand by the artist.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Valuation should be supported by an invoice from a reputable gallery or auction house.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: United Kingdom, United States, Germany
- Top importers: United States, Japan, Switzerland
Related HS codes
Key takeaway
Differentiates high-value original artist prints from low-value commercial printed posters.
Related HS codes
Tired of HS code lookups?
CargoMode extracts HS codes directly from commercial invoices, packing lists, and CMRs — no manual lookup, no transcription errors.