Honoré Daumier Lithograph Rue Transnonain 1834 from China
Daumier's politically charged 1834 lithograph 'Rue Transnonain' is an original print from hand-drawn stone, over 100 years, under HTS 9702.10.00.00. Directly produced impression critiques 19th-century French repression. Qualifies irrespective of lithography process per heading note.
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))
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