Roman-Inspired Stone Tesserae Mosaic from China
This decorative plaque replicates ancient Roman motifs using hand-cut stone tesserae embedded in plaster, entirely created by skilled artisans. It falls under HTS 9701.92.00.00 as a mosaic similar decorative plaque executed by hand, distinct from manufactured tiles. Ideal for architectural accents or gallery display.
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
• Document the hand-cutting process with photos or videos to differentiate from machine-cut stone under Chapter 68
• Use customs valuation methods for original art, avoiding material cost basis that could lead to lower Chapter classification
• Label as 'original hand-executed mosaic' to align with statistical notes and avoid mass-production scrutiny