Watercolor Botanical Illustration from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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