Over-100-Year-Old Mosaic Decorative Plaque from China
Hand-crafted mosaic plaque using stone and glass tesserae, executed entirely by hand in the early 1900s, now antique. HTS 9701.29.00.00 covers such aged decorative plaques akin to collages, excluding mass-produced items.
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
• Prove artisanal hand-assembly with photos/historical records to meet 'entirely by hand' criterion
• Comply with wildlife laws if ivory/bone tesserae used; declare materials fully
• Separate shipping for frame if not 'normal' to artwork per chapter note