Historic Fauvist Pastel Collage from Germany
Mixed-media collage with pastels, hand-made by a Fauvist artist pre-1920, over 100 years old. Qualifies under HTS 9701.29.00.00 as original hand-executed decorative plaque/collage, not conventional commercial craft.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Artist catalog raisonné reference strengthens age/hand-execution claim
• Avoid bulk packaging; individual crating prevents damage claims
• Monitor MFN duty rates; free under many FTAs for cultural goods