Encaustic Wax Abstract Painting from China
An abstract painting using heated beeswax mixed with pigments, applied and fused by hand. HTS 9701.99.00.00 covers this hand-executed painting technique as original fine art. Unique process confirms Chapter 97 status.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Specify encaustic medium to avoid wax product misclassification
• Temperature-controlled shipping preserves wax integrity