Hand-Painted Watercolor Seascape
A delicate seascape painting rendered entirely by hand using watercolors on high-quality paper. It is classified under tariff item 9701.99.90 for other hand-executed paintings, as it does not depict human figures and is original art.
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 painting is considered a collage or similar decorative plaque
Watercolor paintings with mixed media elements could be classified as collages under the artist-specific item.
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
• Ensure the painting is entirely hand-executed and not a mechanical reproduction
• Keep documentation of the artist's hand work
• If the painting is over 100 years old, it may be classified under a different tariff item
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Gouache Still Life Painting
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Hand-Drafted Pastel Cityscape
A cityscape drawing rendered in pastels by hand, capturing urban architecture artistically. It falls under tariff item 9701.99.90 as a hand-executed pastel or drawing, not a technical plan, with artistic intent prevailing over subject.
Hand-Drawn Charcoal Landscape Pastel
A unique landscape artwork created using charcoal and pastels, drawn entirely by hand on paper. It is classified under tariff item 9701.99.90 as a hand-executed drawing or pastel, excluding architectural or technical drawings.
Hand-Executed Oil Portrait Painting
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Manual Ink Botanical Drawing
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