Hand-Executed Pastel Portrait from China
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.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'original hand-executed pastel' with CITES documentation if using exotic paper sources
• Appraise via recognized galleries for fair market value to support duty-free cultural property claims where applicable