Mary Cassatt's 1880 Pastel Portrait Drawing
An original soft pastel portrait on paper executed entirely by hand by Mary Cassatt in 1880. As a drawing over 100 years old, it falls under tariff item 9701.21.90, which covers paintings, drawings and pastels of an age exceeding 100 years, other than originals by artists.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the drawing is considered an original by a recognized artist
This sibling item covers originals by artists, which may have a different duty rate.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide proof of age (e.g
• provenance documents, expert appraisal) to support classification as over 100 years old
• Declare the item as an original work of art, not a reproduction, to avoid misclassification
• Check if the item qualifies for duty-free entry under cultural property agreements
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An original oil painting on canvas from 1872 by Claude Monet, executed entirely by hand. As a painting over 100 years old, it is classified under tariff item 9701.21.90, covering paintings, drawings and pastels of an age exceeding 100 years, other than originals by artists.
Pablo Picasso's 1906 'Portrait of Gertrude Stein' Drawing
A charcoal and pencil drawing on paper from 1906 by Pablo Picasso, executed entirely by hand. As a drawing over 100 years old, it falls under tariff item 9701.21.90, which includes paintings, drawings and pastels of an age exceeding 100 years, other than originals by artists.
Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch' Original Painting
An original 17th-century oil painting on canvas by Rembrandt van Rijn, executed entirely by hand in 1642. As a painting over 100 years old, it is classified under tariff item 9701.21.90, covering paintings, drawings and pastels of an age exceeding 100 years, other than originals by artists.
Vincent van Gogh's 1889 'Self-Portrait' Pastel
A vibrant pastel drawing on paper from 1889 by Vincent van Gogh, fully hand-executed. As a pastel over 100 years old, it falls under tariff item 9701.21.90, which includes paintings, drawings and pastels of an age exceeding 100 years, other than originals by artists.