19th Century Renaissance-Style Portrait Pastel from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
7%
Import Tips
• 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