Porcelain Ballet Dancer Sculpture from Mexico
A fine porcelain sculpture replicating a ballet dancer in mid-pose, with a fired white body translucent when thin. HTS 6913.10.50.00 covers this as other ornamental ceramic of porcelain or china, emphasizing artistic rather than practical purpose. Firing process aligns with Chapter 69 raw material and shaping requirements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide photos and dimensions to confirm statuette vs. larger art excluded to Chapter 97
• Ensure no metallic or Chapter 82 components that could alter classification
• For hand-painted decorations, note glazes don't affect porcelain body definition