Artist-Executed Acrylic Abstract Collage from China

An abstract collage artwork hand-crafted by gluing and painting various materials like paper and fabric with acrylics. Falls under HTS 9701.99.00.00 as a collage, executed entirely by hand, representing original fine art. It is distinguished from manufactured decorated articles.

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

Label as 'original artwork' on customs forms and attach provenance to affirm Chapter 97 status

Separate frames if not normal to the artwork to avoid separate classification and duties

Be cautious of mixed media; ensure primary classification is artistic, not functional