Engravings, prints and lithographs; original

HS v2022 Code: 9702

About engravings, prints and lithographs; original

HS code 9702 covers the trade of original engravings, prints, and lithographs. This industry plays a significant role in the art and cultural sectors, providing a means for artists to reproduce and distribute their works. These original artworks are highly valued by collectors and art enthusiasts, contributing to the overall vibrancy of the creative economy.

Production process

The production of original engravings, prints, and lithographs involves specialized techniques. Engraving involves the incision of designs 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 the printing surface. These techniques allow artists to create multiple, high-quality reproductions of their original works.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include the printing plates or stones, inks, and high-quality paper. Skilled artists and engravers are also essential, as they are responsible for creating the original designs and executing the printing process. Additionally, specialized printing equipment, such as presses, is necessary to produce the final artworks.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is the production of original engravings, prints, and lithographs. These artworks are then sold to galleries, art dealers, and individual collectors. The output of this industry may also be used as inputs for 4911 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans or 4909 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings.

Family tree for engravings, prints and lithographs; original

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/97'>97: Works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9702'>9702: Engravings, prints and lithographs; original</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9701'>9701: Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand; not drawings of heading no. 4906 and not hand-painted, hand-decorated manufactured articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9703'>9703: Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9704'>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/v2022/9705'>9705: Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, palaeontological or numismatic interest</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9706'>9706: Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/970210'>970210: Engravings, prints and lithographs; original of an age exceeding 100 years</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/970290'>970290: Engravings, prints and lithographs; original of an age not exceeding 100 years</a>"]


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