Mixed Media Mosaic Portrait
A custom portrait plaque created by hand-assembling glass, stone, and shell tesserae into a lifelike human face. It is a hand-executed mosaic decorative plaque, falling under tariff item 9701.92.90 as an 'Other' mosaic.
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 portrait is an original by a known artist
Original works by artists are classified under a separate item.
If the portrait is framed with a frame of significant value
Valuable frames are classified separately.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the portrait is not a mass-produced reproduction, which is excluded
• Keep detailed records of the hand-assembly process for CBSA
• Declare all materials (glass, stone, shell) accurately for customs valuation
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