Pompeii-Style Wall Mosaic Fragment from China

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.

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

Require Italian Ministry of Culture export license; U.S. bilateral agreement applies

Report as archaeological per statistical notes if in mixed collection

Conserve in inert atmosphere packaging