Watercolor Botanical Illustration from China
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.
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
• Include lab analysis if pigments raise cultural heritage flags under UNESCO conventions
• Declare as fine art with invoices showing gallery pricing to avoid undervaluation penalties