Original Charcoal Life Drawing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide artist-signed certificates and photos of the artwork in its creation state to prove hand-execution and prevent misclassification as a print
• Ensure proper packaging to avoid damage claims; use acid-free materials and declare accurate dimensions for valuation
• Watch for pitfalls in combining with non-standard frames, which must be classified separately if their value exceeds norms for such art