Carved Coral Cameo Portrait from Germany
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 — 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
• 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