Zapote Painting Frame from China
A custom profile frame from Zapote Prieto tropical hardwood, designed for oil paintings with rabbet depth accommodating thick stretchers. The frame features museum-grade joinery for durability. As a frame for paintings made of tropical wood, it falls under tariff item 4414.10.00.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
6%
Import Tips
• Verify that the Zapote wood is from a tropical species, as it is native to Central America
• The frame should be classified as a wooden frame for paintings, not as part of the artwork itself
• Provide the botanical name Diospyros digyna on the invoice for clarity