19th Century Renaissance-Style Portrait Pastel
A 19th-century pastel portrait drawing on paper, entirely hand-executed by an artist and aged over 100 years. This original work of art falls under tariff item 9701.29.90 as it is a painting, drawing, or pastel executed entirely by hand, not excluded by Chapter 97 notes, and not a mass-produced reproduction.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pastel is an original collage or similar decorative plaque by an artist
This sibling item covers original collages and similar decorative plaques, which may include mixed-media works with pastels.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide proof of age (e.g
• provenance documents, expert appraisal) to support classification as over 100 years
• Ensure the pastel is not a drawing of heading 49.06 (technical drawings) to avoid reclassification
• Declare the item as original hand-executed art to benefit from duty-free treatment under MFN
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