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Mixed Media Mosaic Portrait

A custom portrait plaque created by hand-assembling glass, stone, and shell tesserae into a lifelike human face. This original hand-executed mosaic is similar to a decorative plaque, fitting under heading 97.01, and 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 portrait is a reproduction or not an original artistic work.

This item covers other mosaics not qualifying as originals by artists.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide a certificate of authenticity from the artist to support the 'original' classification

• Ensure the stone tesserae are not precious or semi-precious stones

• Be prepared to describe the hand-assembly process for customs

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