Victorian Era Glass Mosaic Portrait from Canada
A late 19th-century Victorian glass mosaic portrait plaque, hand-assembled with iridescent glass tesserae, exceeding 100 years. Under HTS 9701.22.00.00 for antique hand-executed mosaics as decorative art. Reflects Pre-Raphaelite influences.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Ensure declaration matches 'mosaic' not 'painting' to avoid subheading shift
• Bond for potential seizure if provenance questioned; prepare appeals
• Insure comprehensively; these are fragile and high-value