Roman Villa Opus Sectile Mosaic from China
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.
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
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