Francisco Goya Aquatint Los Caprichos Plate 1 1799 from Japan
Goya's 'Francisco Goya y Lucientes' from Los Caprichos series (1799) is an original aquatint etching over 100 years old under HTS 9702.10.00.00. Produced directly from artist's hand-executed plates in black and white, it satirizes 18th-century Spanish society. Mixed etching-aquatint technique qualifies as original per heading definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Include plate edition details and historical auction records to substantiate originality and age
• For color prints, provide technical analysis confirming hand-applied processes, not photomechanical
• Beware reimportation rules; previously exported US originals may qualify for duty-free return under specific provisions