Faceted Sommerso Glass Sculpture from Germany
A modern abstract sculpture using Sommerso technique with layered colored glass and faceted surfaces, 10 inches tall, appraised at $65. It qualifies for HTS 7013.99.90.90 as other high-value glassware for indoor decoration, excluding lead crystal or functional items. The artistic, non-utilitarian design aligns with office or similar decorative uses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include artist provenance and gallery invoices to substantiate value over $5 and decorative classification
• Test for fused silica/quartz content; if predominant, may invoke 'glass' definition but stays in 7013 if article form
• Photograph unpackaged item to prove it's not a set component during customs exam