Claude Monet's 1872 'Impression, Sunrise' Oil Painting from Japan

Hand-painted oil on canvas from 1872 by Monet, foundational to Impressionism, capturing Le Havre harbor at dawn. Classified in HTS 9701.21.00.00 for paintings over 100 years entirely by hand.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Secure export licenses from origin country for cultural heritage items

Insure against transit damage; common issue is humidity affecting canvas

Document varnish layers to confirm no modern overpainting