Manual Ink Botanical Drawing from China
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.
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
• Include artist CV or exhibition history to support fine art valuation and classification
• Avoid bulk shipments that suggest commercial reproductions, which could trigger reclassification
• Declare medium and support material accurately for proper Chapter 97 eligibility