Medieval Church Wall Mosaic from China
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.
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
• Secure church/museum deaccession records to prove legitimate export and age
• Label as 'original artwork' not 'reproduction' to stay in Chapter 97; mass-produced items excluded per notes
• Inspect for frame inclusion; normal frames stay with item, others separate to avoid reclassification