The tariff classification of printed wall signs from China

N361094May 21, 2026CLA-2-49:OT:RR:NC:N4:434
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 4911.91.3000
Ms. Carol ChenBansco Enterprise LimitedRM.1308, Diya Tower, Jindi Building, Zhong Shan Yi Road,Guangzhou 510000ChinaRE: The tariff classification of printed wall signs from ChinaDear Ms. Chen:In your letter, dated
April 29, 2026
, you requested a binding tariff classification ruling on a set of three wallsigns. Product information and photos were submitted for our review.The product under consideration, described as “Patriotic Printed Wall Sign”, SKU# BC-SX26042802,consists of a set of three decorative wall signs. Each sign is constructed with a medium density fiberboard(MDF) frame with lithographically printed design on paper that is mounted to an MDF board with adhesive. Each sign measures approximately 5.75” x 5.75” x 0.35”. You indicate the thickness of the mounted paperwith the MDF board is over 0.51mm. The first sign is printed with the phrase “God Bless America” and anillustration of three soft serve ice cream cones that are decorated with patriotic elements. The second signfeatures the year “1776” that is encircled by ten white stars on a blue background. The third sign reads“HAPPY BIRTHDAY America” with an image of a cupcake with a candle, accented with scattered stars andfireworks. Each frame comes with a hanging string that is adorned with six wooden beads in red, white andblue colors.The applicable subheading for the set of three decorative wall signs, SKU# BC-SX26042802, will be4911.91.3000, HTSUS, which provides for Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs:Other: Pictures, designs and photographs: Printed not over 20 years at the time of importation: Other:Lithographs on paper or paperboard: Over 0.51 mm in thickness. The general rate of duty will be free.The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided for your convenienceand are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are providedat https://hts.usitc.gov/.
This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or othercharges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and otherduties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to theclassification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with eitherthe Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisionscovering exceptions to such tariffs.For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated CargoSystems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and the Trade Remedies page at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies.The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description asidentified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of theinformation furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate andcomplete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do notconform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs andBorder Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodicverification by CBP.This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border ProtectionRegulations (19 C.F.R. 177).A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documentsfiled at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, please contactNational Import Specialist Susana Li at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)James P. ForkanDirectorNational Commodity Specialist Division