Rembrandt Van Rijn Etching Portrait of Jan Six 1647 from China

This original hand-executed etching by Rembrandt from 1647 depicts his friend Jan Six and exceeds 100 years of age, qualifying under HTS 9702.10.00.00 as an original engraving produced directly from plates wholly executed by the artist. It exemplifies 17th-century Dutch printmaking artistry, valued for its intricate line work and historical significance.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
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)

Import Tips

Obtain expert authentication and provenance documentation from certified appraisers to prove age exceeding 100 years and hand-executed origin

Comply with cultural property export/import laws; secure certificates from origin country if applicable under UNESCO conventions

Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as modern reproduction; include detailed condition reports to prevent undervaluation disputes

Rembrandt Van Rijn Etching Portrait of Jan Six 1647 from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9702.10.00.00