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Albrecht Dürer Engraving Melencolia I 1514

Dürer's iconic 1514 copper engraving 'Melencolia I' is an original print from a plate hand-executed by the artist, over 100 years old, fitting HTS 9702.10.00.00. This Renaissance masterpiece symbolizes artistic melancholy with symbolic tools and polyhedron. Its black-and-white impression directly from the plate confirms original status.

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.

9701Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If reclassified as a drawing

Hand-drawn sketches over 100 years go to 9701.10; prints from executed plates stay in 9702 per chapter notes.

7117.90.75.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If matted with imitation precious metal

Mats or frames with significant base metal content may shift to Chapter 71 if not 'normal' to the artwork.

9706Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for antiques not qualifying as fine art

Chapter note excludes 9706 for 9702 articles; only non-fine art antiques over 100 years use 9706.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide high-resolution images and expert catalog references (e.g

Bartsch numbering) to verify authenticity and age

Check for bilateral cultural heritage agreements between origin and import countries to avoid export restrictions

Declare separately if frame is not 'normal' to the print; custom frames may classify under Chapter 44 (wood) or 73 (metal)

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