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