Engravings, prints and lithographs; original
HS v2017 Code: 9702
About engravings, prints and lithographs; original
hs code 9702 covers the classification of original engravings, prints, and lithographs. This industry plays a significant role in the art and cultural sector, providing a means for artists to reproduce and distribute their work. These original artworks are highly valued for their artistic merit, historical significance, and collectability, making them an important part of the broader creative economy.
Production process
The production of engravings, prints, and lithographs involves a range of specialized techniques. Engraving involves the incision of lines or patterns into a metal plate, which is then inked and pressed onto paper to create the final print. Lithography, on the other hand, utilizes a flat stone or metal plate, where the image is drawn using a greasy substance and then transferred to paper through a printing process. These techniques allow artists to create multiple, high-quality reproductions of their original works.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of engravings, prints, and lithographs include the printing plates or stones, inks, and high-quality paper. Specialized printing presses and equipment are also essential for the production process. Additionally, skilled artists and technicians are necessary to create the original designs and execute the printing techniques.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of this industry are the original engravings, prints, and lithographs themselves. These artworks are often consumed by art collectors, galleries, museums, and individual consumers who appreciate the artistic and cultural value of these works. The outputs of this industry may also be used as inputs for 4911 Publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities and 9101 Library and archive activities.
Family tree for engravings, prints and lithographs; original
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/97'>97: Works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9702'>9702: Engravings, prints and lithographs; original</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9701'>9701: Paintings, drawings, pastels, executed entirely by hand; not drawings of heading no. 4906 and not hand-painted, hand-decorated manufactured articles; collages and similar decorative plaques</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9703'>9703: Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9704'>9704: Stamps, postage or revenue; stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper) and like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9705'>9705: Collections and collectors' pieces; of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, historical, archaeological, palaeontological, ethnographic or numismatic interest</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9706'>9706: Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/970200'>970200: Engravings, prints and lithographs; original</a>"]
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