Mary Cassatt's 1880 Pastel Portrait Drawing from Japan
An original pastel portrait on paper executed entirely by hand in 1880 by Mary Cassatt, a renowned American Impressionist artist. As a hand-executed pastel over 100 years old, it falls squarely under tariff item 9701.21.10, which covers original paintings, drawings, and pastels by artists of an age exceeding 100 years.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure you have proof of the artwork's age (e.g
• provenance documents, expert appraisal) to substantiate the over-100-years criterion
• Declare the item as an original work of art for artistic merit; be prepared for CBSA to request additional documentation, such as a certificate of authenticity
• Consider using a customs broker experienced in art imports to handle valuation and any potential cultural property regulations