19th Century Renaissance-Style Portrait Pastel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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