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Encaustic Wax Abstract Painting from Mexico

An abstract painting using heated beeswax mixed with pigments, applied and fused by hand. This hand-executed painting technique qualifies as original fine art under tariff item 9701.99.90, which covers other paintings executed entirely by hand.

Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada

7%

PGA flags

No agency flag on this HTS number in the CBSA Single Window matching criteria.

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

Import Tips

• Confirm the painting is entirely hand-executed without mechanical reproduction

• Provide proof of originality, such as a signed certificate

• Be prepared to explain the encaustic process to CBSA if asked