Mary Cassatt's 1880 Pastel Portrait Drawing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
5.5%
Import Tips
• 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