Vincent van Gogh's 1889 'Self-Portrait' Pastel from China
A vibrant pastel drawing on paper from 1889 by van Gogh, fully hand-executed during his asylum period in Saint-Rémy. Fits HTS 9701.21.00.00 as an antique pastel exceeding 100 years, excluding mass-produced items.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Use conservation-grade packaging; declare media (pastel) to assess fragility duties
• Provide chain-of-custody records; avoid pitfall of classifying with frame if frame value exceeds normal
• Consult CBP for pre-import rulings on authenticity to prevent duty disputes