Renaissance Period Marble Mosaic from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Appraise by certified art experts familiar with Renaissance provenance
• Document conservation history to distinguish from reproductions excluded by heading notes
• Use humidity-controlled shipping to preserve delicate materials