Paintings, drawings, and pastels
Painting, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading 4906 and other than hand-painted or hand-decorated manufacture articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques: > Other: > Paintings, drawings, and pastels
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 9701.91.00.00
Hand-Painted Oil Portrait of a Landscape
An original oil painting on canvas depicting a serene mountain landscape, executed entirely by hand by a professional artist using traditional brush techniques. This qualifies under HTS 9701.91.00.00 as it is a painting created wholly by hand, not a mechanical reproduction or hand-decorated manufactured article. It excludes mass-produced items or those involving photomechanical processes.
Original Charcoal Life Drawing
A detailed charcoal drawing on paper capturing a human figure study, created entirely by hand with shading and line work by the artist. It falls under HTS 9701.91.00.00 as a drawing executed by hand, distinct from technical drawings of heading 4906 or manufactured decorations. This excludes any mechanical processes per Chapter 97 notes.
Mixed Media Collage Portrait
Although focused on paintings/drawings, this edge-case collage uses hand-applied paint and paper elements on board for a portrait effect. HTS 9701.91.00.00 covers hand-executed collages as similar decorative plaques if primarily painting-based; pure assemblies may shift per notes. Original hand work distinguishes it.
Pastel Landscape Sketch
A quick yet expressive pastel sketch of a coastal scene on sketchpad paper, built up entirely by hand with blending tools. Falls under HTS 9701.91.00.00 for original pastels, not heading 4906 drawings or commercial crafts excluded by 9703. Chapter priority keeps it in 97.
Ink and Wash Drawing
Hand-inked lines with watercolor wash on rice paper, an original East Asian style drawing. HTS 9701.91.00.00 for hand-executed drawings.
Gouache Still Life Painting
Opaque gouache paints hand-applied to board for a vibrant fruit still life. Original under 9701.91.00.00.
Figure Pencil Drawing
Detailed graphite pencil figure study on paper, entirely hand-drawn. 9701.91.00.00.
Encaustic Wax Painting
Hand-layered beeswax and pigment painting, heated and fused. Original hand art 9701.91.
Sumi-e Ink Landscape
Traditional Japanese sumi-e brush ink landscape on silk, hand-executed.
Conté Crayon Portrait
Conté crayon portrait with rich tones, hand-applied.
Fresco-Style Panel Painting
Modern fresco technique on wood panel, hand-pigmented.
Silverpoint Drawing
Fine silverpoint line drawing on gessoed surface, Renaissance technique revived.
Hand-Executed Pastel Portrait
A soft pastel portrait on textured paper, layered entirely by hand to create depth and color blending in a family member's likeness. Classified under HTS 9701.91.00.00 for pastels executed by hand, not mass-produced or conventional craftsmanship items per heading 9703 exclusion. It meets Chapter 97 criteria for original fine art.
Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas
An original abstract composition using acrylic paints applied entirely by hand on stretched canvas, featuring bold colors and textures. This hand-executed painting fits HTS 9701.91.00.00, as it is not a reproduction or hand-decorated item from other chapters. Chapter notes confirm priority classification in Chapter 97 for such originals.
Watercolor Botanical Illustration
A precise hand-painted watercolor of native flora on heavy paper, using layered washes and fine brushes for scientific accuracy. It qualifies for HTS 9701.91.00.00 as a drawing/painting executed entirely by hand, separate from technical prints or mass reproductions. Excludes items like postage stamps per Chapter notes.