Update on Trump’s Tariffs on Art

As of now, original artworks and photographs remain exempt from recently announced tariffs on U.S. imports. 

This exemption is grounded in U.S. law, specifically, the latest tariffs enacted in April 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—a statute that explicitly prohibits restrictions on cultural and informational materials. This includes original artworks, prints, photographs, and other expressive works.

We’ve confirmed this with both our logistics and customs processing partners and their guidance is clear: collectors in the United States will not face additional duties or tariffs when purchasing and importing original artworks from abroad. Their shopping experience remains seamless.

Source: Saathi Art