Pablo Picasso's 1906 'Portrait of Gertrude Stein' Drawing from China
A charcoal and pencil drawing on paper from 1906 by Picasso, entirely executed by hand during his early Cubist period. Classed under HTS 9701.21.00.00 for antique drawings over 100 years old, distinct from mechanical prints of heading 4906.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include expert appraisal confirming hand-execution and age; UV light analysis helps prove no modern interventions
• File with U.S
• Customs via ACE system using detailed descriptions; pitfall is undervaluation leading to audits
• Check CITES if featuring ivory-based fixatives, though rare for drawings