19th Century Renaissance-Style Portrait Pastel from China
A pastel portrait drawing on paper, entirely hand-executed by a 19th-century artist, aged over 100 years. Classified in HTS 9701.29.00.00 as it meets criteria for original drawings/pastels hand-made and excludes mass-produced items or heading 4906 technical drawings. Includes suitable period frame.
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
• Provide expert appraisal confirming hand-execution and age to distinguish from reproductions prohibited by heading 9703 note
• Ensure proper packing for fragile pastels; declare value accurately to prevent undervaluation penalties
• Check for US import restrictions on foreign cultural heritage items via State Department advisories