4911.91.10.00 - Printed over 20 years at time of importation

This HTS classification, 4911.91.10.00, specifically covers printed pictures, designs, and photographs that were produced more than 20 years prior to their importation. The term "printed" encompasses a wide array of reproduction techniques used to transfer images onto a substrate, including lithography, engraving, etching, and photographic printing. The "pictures, designs and photographs" aspect refers to visual representations, whether artistic, decorative, or informative, that are not primarily textual in nature and are not considered books, newspapers, or other printed matter specifically enumerated in higher-level headings.

The key distinguishing factor for this category is the age of the printed matter. It is specifically for items where the printing occurred over two decades before import. This contrasts with sibling categories that classify printed matter created more recently. The classification hinges on the date of printing rather than the date of creation of the original artwork or photograph itself, ensuring that items with historical printing significance are appropriately categorized.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to explore. Therefore, the focus for classification under this heading is on the definitive determination of whether the printed item meets the age criterion (printed over 20 years) and falls within the scope of "pictures, designs and photographs" rather than other forms of printed matter. Practical considerations for classification may involve examining imprints, publication dates, or historical context to ascertain the printing date.