Carved Coral Cameo Portrait from China
A hand-carved cameo from precious pink coral depicting a classical profile portrait, cut and shaped but left unset without any metal or backing. It is designed for eventual mounting in pendants or brooches as jewelry. Falls under HTS 9601.90.40.00 for cameos suitable for jewelry use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.6%
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
• Declare exact coral species and origin; endangered types require CITES Appendix II permits to prevent seizure at customs
• Include artisan certificates confirming the cameo is cut but not set to maintain Chapter 96 classification