Mosaics
Painting, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading 4906 and other than hand-painted or hand-decorated manufacture articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques: > Of an age exceeding 100 years: > Mosaics
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 9701.22.00.00
Byzantine Gold Mosaic Panel
This ancient Byzantine mosaic panel, crafted entirely by hand over 100 years ago using tesserae of glass and gold leaf, depicts religious iconography typical of 6th-century Eastern Orthodox art. It qualifies under HTS 9701.22.00.00 as a mosaic of an age exceeding 100 years, executed by hand and serving as a decorative plaque. Such artifacts are prized for their historical and artistic value in museum collections.
Roman Villa Opus Sectile Mosaic
An opus sectile mosaic floor panel from a 2nd-century Roman villa, hand-cut from marble and stone tesserae to form intricate geometric patterns. It falls under HTS 9701.22.00.00 due to its age exceeding 100 years and status as a hand-executed decorative plaque. These mosaics exemplify classical Roman architectural artistry.
Medieval Church Wall Mosaic
A 12th-century medieval wall mosaic from a European church, assembled by hand with colored glass and stone tesserae portraying biblical scenes. Classified in HTS 9701.22.00.00 as a mosaic exceeding 100 years, entirely hand-executed as a decorative plaque. It represents Gothic religious art heritage.
Ancient Greek Pebble Mosaic
A Hellenistic-era pebble mosaic from an ancient Greek site, hand-placed natural pebbles forming mythological figures over 2000 years old. It is categorized under HTS 9701.22.00.00 for its antique age and hand-executed decorative nature. These are rare examples of early mosaic techniques.
Renaissance Period Marble Mosaic
A 15th-century Renaissance mosaic plaque inlaid with hand-cut colored marbles depicting floral motifs, exceeding 100 years in age. Fits HTS 9701.22.00.00 as a hand-executed decorative mosaic. Exemplifies Italian commesso technique.
Islamic Geometric Tile Mosaic
A 14th-century Islamic mosque mosaic panel with hand-glazed ceramic tesserae forming intricate geometric stars, over 100 years old. Classified under HTS 9701.22.00.00 as an original hand-executed decorative plaque. Iconic of Moorish artistic tradition.
Victorian Era Glass Mosaic Portrait
A late 19th-century Victorian glass mosaic portrait plaque, hand-assembled with iridescent glass tesserae, exceeding 100 years. Under HTS 9701.22.00.00 for antique hand-executed mosaics as decorative art. Reflects Pre-Raphaelite influences.
Pompeii-Style Wall Mosaic Fragment
Excavated fragment from a Pompeii-era wall mosaic, hand-laid glass and stone over 1900 years old depicting mythical creatures. HTS 9701.22.00.00 applies to this antique hand-executed decorative plaque. Vesuvian eruption preserved example.