Roman Villa Opus Sectile Mosaic from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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