Handmade Porcelain Garden Gnome Statuette from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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