Hand-Crafted Marble Mosaic Icon from China
A religious icon mosaic made by hand-cutting and arranging marble tesserae into a sacred image, such as the Virgin Mary, on a stone backing. Classified under HTS 9701.92.00.00 for its status as an original hand-executed mosaic decorative plaque. It embodies traditional artisanal techniques from Orthodox Christian heritage.
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
• Include affidavits from the artist or workshop confirming no mechanical processes were used, per Chapter 97 notes on original works
• Appraise as fine art with expert valuation to support Chapter 97 classification over material-based headings
• Check for cultural heritage export permits from origin country to comply with import regulations