Mixed Media Mosaic Portrait from China

A custom portrait plaque created by hand-assembling glass, stone, and shell tesserae into a lifelike human face. Under HTS 9701.92.00.00 as a similar decorative mosaic executed entirely by hand, akin to collages but with embedded materials. Popular for personalized memorials.

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

List all materials in entry but prioritize artistic value over components for Chapter 97 classification

Use artist invoices showing custom one-off production to counter reproduction claims

Comply with CITES if shell or stone from protected species