Hand-Painted Watercolor Seascape from China
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.
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
• Use ISF filing for high-value art and include detailed descriptions to prevent undervaluation claims
• Verify no mechanical reproduction; customs inspections often check for printing hallmarks
• For unframed works, note handling instructions to avoid damage during customs examination