About HS Code 491191
This HS code covers printed pictures, designs, and photographs that are not specifically trade advertising material (covered under 491110). This broad category includes items intended for decorative purposes, artistic display, or general informational use, such as art prints, posters, photographic reproductions, and graphic designs. International trade in these goods is fueled by the art market, interior design trends, tourism, and general consumer demand for visual content. Importers include art galleries, home decor retailers, souvenir shops, publishers, and individual consumers. Exporters are typically printing companies, art publishers, photographers, and design studios. Key considerations involve print quality, paper or substrate type, artistic value, and licensing agreements for copyrighted images. This category represents a significant portion of the global market for visual printed media, catering to diverse aesthetic and informational needs.
Products Under This Code
Art prints, posters, photographic enlargements, graphic design prints, decorative wall art, children's book illustrations (loose), scenic photographs, movie posters
Real World Examples
Fine art giclée prints, National Geographic posters, movie posters (e.g., Star Wars), framed decorative prints, stock photography prints
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 490600 (Original hand-drawn plans/photographic reproductions of originals) as these are mass-produced prints, and from 9701 (Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand) which covers original artworks.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Products Classified Under 4911.91
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
China is a major exporter of printed pictures and photographs due to its large-scale printing capabilities, with the USA and EU countries being primary importers for retail and decorative markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 491191?
HS code 491191 covers: Printed matter; pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10. This HS code covers printed pictures, designs, and photographs that are not specifically trade advertising material (covered under 491110). This broad category includes items intended for decorative purposes, artistic display, or general informational use, such as art prints, posters, photographic reproductions, and graphic designs. International trade in these goods is fueled by the art market, interior design trends, tourism, and general consumer demand for visual content. Importers include art galleries, home decor retailers, souvenir shops, publishers, and individual consumers. Exporters are typically printing companies, art publishers, photographers, and design studios. Key considerations involve print quality, paper or substrate type, artistic value, and licensing agreements for copyrighted images. This category represents a significant portion of the global market for visual printed media, catering to diverse aesthetic and informational needs.
What products fall under HS code 491191?
Art prints, posters, photographic enlargements, graphic design prints, decorative wall art, children's book illustrations (loose), scenic photographs, movie posters
What are common misclassifications for HS code 491191?
This code is distinct from 490600 (Original hand-drawn plans/photographic reproductions of originals) as these are mass-produced prints, and from 9701 (Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand) which covers original artworks.
How is HS code 491191 structured?
HS code 491191 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (49) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.