Hand-Executed Oil Portrait Painting from China
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.
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
• Obtain a certificate of authenticity from the artist or gallery verifying hand-execution to avoid reclassification as a reproduction
• Declare the artwork's provenance and appraised value accurately; customs may require expert appraisal for high-value items
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient documentation, which can lead to delays or seizure under cultural property laws