4911.91.15.00 - Suitable for use in the production of articles of heading 4901 🖩

This HTS category, 4911.91.15.00, encompasses printed pictures, designs, and photographs that are classified as "other printed matter" under heading 4911. Crucially, these items must not be over 20 years old at the time of importation to fall under this specific subheading. The scope here is broad, including a wide array of visual printed materials, provided they meet the age criteria and are not specifically covered by more detailed provisions within Chapter 49.

Distinguishing this category from its direct sibling, "Other" (which is also at the "Pictures, designs and photographs" level but lacks the age specification), is the explicit 20-year time-of-importation limitation. This means that older printed images, even if they fit the general description of pictures, designs, or photographs, would likely be classified elsewhere, potentially under different subheadings within 4911.91 or even other chapters, depending on their specific nature and age.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions under 4911.91.15.00. Therefore, classification decisions within this specific subheading rely heavily on the accurate determination of the age of the printed material and whether it constitutes a picture, design, or photograph as intended by the tariff. The "Suitable for use in the production of articles of heading 4901" note indicates a potential end-use consideration, suggesting that even if these items are primarily visual, their intended incorporation into publications like books might be a factor for classification guidance in some circumstances, though the primary classification rests on the item itself being a printed picture, design, or photograph under 20 years old.