Victorian Era Glass Mosaic Portrait from China
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 — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
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