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Hand-Crafted Marble Mosaic Icon

A religious icon mosaic made by hand-cutting and arranging marble tesserae into a sacred image, such as the Virgin Mary, on a stone backing. This original hand-executed mosaic qualifies under heading 97.01, as it is not a mass-produced reproduction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9701.92.90Higher: 7% vs Free

If the icon is a reproduction or lacks original artistic authorship.

This item covers mosaics that are not originals by artists.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document the artist's hand-cutting and arrangement process to prove originality

• Ensure the marble tesserae are not considered precious or semi-precious stones, which would exclude it from chapter 97

• Keep records of the artwork's value and origin for customs clearance

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