Handmade Porcelain Garden Gnome Statuette from China
A detailed porcelain statuette of a traditional garden gnome, handcrafted by professional sculptors using molds from original models, measuring 18 inches tall. It qualifies under HTS 6913.90.10.00 due to its ornamental nature, value exceeding $2.50 each, and production by professional sculptors. The fired ceramic body ensures compliance with Chapter 69 requirements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide sculptor credentials and mold origin documentation to verify professional production and value over $2.50 per piece
• Ensure firing certification to confirm compliance with Chapter 69; unfired items are excluded
• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying mass-produced replicas without original mold proof