Katsushika Hokusai Color Woodblock Print Under the Wave 1831 from China
Hokusai's 'Under the Wave off Kanagawa' (1831) from Thirty-Six Views is an original color woodblock print over 100 years under HTS 9702.10.00.00. Hand-carved blocks with direct multi-color impressions qualify as original per definition. Iconic ukiyo-e wave defines Japanese print tradition.
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
• Confirm early edition via paper watermark and color vibrancy analysis
• Comply with Japanese cultural property laws for export from origin
• Separate frame if gold leaf exceeds 'normal value' threshold