Mixed Media Mosaic Portrait from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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