Hand-Drawn Charcoal Landscape Pastel

A unique landscape artwork created using charcoal and pastels, drawn entirely by hand on paper. Classified under HTS 9701.99.00.00 as a hand-executed drawing or pastel, excluding architectural or technical drawings of heading 4906. It qualifies due to its original artistic creation process.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9701.91.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If portraying human figures

Pastels or drawings of human figures shift to 9701.91, reserving 9701.99 for non-portrait subjects.

4906.00.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If architectural or engineering drawings

Technical drawings of heading 4906 are excluded from Chapter 97 and classified in Chapter 49.

7117.90.90.00Higher: 28.5% vs 17.5%

If incorporating imitation gemstones as part of a mosaic

Decorative plaques with significant non-art material like imitation jewelry may fall under Chapter 71.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure framing is of a kind normal to the artwork; oversized or ornate frames may be classified separately

Provide photos and descriptions proving hand-execution to differentiate from printed reproductions

Comply with US cultural property import regulations by declaring if the piece has historical significance

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An original oil painting on canvas executed entirely by hand by an artist, depicting a portrait of a person. It falls under HTS 9701.99.00.00 as a painting created manually without mechanical reproduction, distinct from mass-produced art or printed drawings. This classification applies to unique, hand-made fine art pieces valued for their artistic originality.

Original Handmade Mosaic Decorative Plaque

A decorative wall plaque assembled by hand using individual tiles or glass pieces to form an artistic design. It is classified in HTS 9701.99.00.00 as a mosaic, a similar decorative plaque executed entirely by hand, not mass-produced. This covers unique artistic compositions beyond conventional craftsmanship.

Artist-Executed Acrylic Abstract Collage

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.

Hand-Painted Watercolor Seascape

A delicate seascape painting rendered entirely by hand using watercolors on high-quality paper. Classified under HTS 9701.99.00.00 for other hand-executed paintings, as it does not depict human figures and is original artwork. Excludes any photomechanical processes.

Manual Ink Botanical Drawing

A precise botanical illustration drawn by hand with ink on archival paper, capturing plant details artistically. It qualifies for HTS 9701.99.00.00 as a hand-executed drawing, original and not of heading 4906. Artistic merit places it in fine art rather than scientific reproductions.

Hand-Assembled Bead Mosaic Plaque

A decorative plaque created by hand-assembling beads into a mosaic pattern on a wooden base. Under HTS 9701.99.00.00 as a similar decorative plaque executed by hand, not conventional commercial craft. Originality and artistic process define its placement.