Porcelain Bust of Voltaire by Houdon from Japan
An original 18th-century porcelain bust of Voltaire modeled by Jean-Antoine Houdon around 1775. It is a unique artistic work over 100 years old, qualifying under tariff item 9703.10.00 as original statuary in porcelain.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 9703100000–9703900000).
- ECCC
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ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 9703).
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Import Tips
• Secure a certificate of authenticity from an art historian or auction house to verify the bust's origin and age
• Ensure the porcelain is not cracked or damaged to avoid disputes
• Declare it as an original sculpture, not a reproduction, to benefit from the tariff item